Stress Engineer - IV - V - Wichita

Expleo

$133K — $153K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
  • 9 - 14+ years of Aerospace Stress Engineering experience
  • Familiarity with stress analysis tools and methods
  • Experience with composite and metallic structures
  • Must have Boeing program experience
  • Background in static, fatigue, and transient analysis
  • Proficiency in Nastran, Patran, Abaqus and classical hand calculations

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prioritize work based on project deliverables
  • Perform stress analysis of aircraft components via both hand analysis and Finite Element methods
  • Review design changes and analyze their impact
  • Check fatigue and static loads as well as damage tolerance
  • Generate stress substantiation reports
  • Develop structural qualification plans as per OEM standards
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance and project alignment

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and final pay based on skills and experience
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with additional contributions
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Strong team culture emphasizing collaboration and expertise
Full Job Description
Overview

Location: Wichita, KS

Pay Range: $64.00 - $74.00/hour

EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for an Expert/Consultant Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) (Level 4-5) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS.

The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts, industry practices, and standards to deliver high-quality design engineering solutions while assuring procedural compliance within assigned engineering project teams.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
  • Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage components, by classical hand analysis as well as Finite Element methods, to support structural design change efforts.
  • Review and analyze design changes.
  • Check to fatigue/static/damage tolerance (DT) loads.
  • Generate stress substantiation reports.
  • Develop or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
  • Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and technical management to ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews and present stress findings while challenging design solutions where appropriate.
  • Compile and generate progress reports to communicate deliverable status.
  • Demonstrate strong work ethic and urgency in completing assignments.
Qualifications
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Structural or related discipline)
  • 9 - 14+ years of Aerospace Stress Engineering experience with recognized technical expertise
  • Prior experience using stress analysis tools and methods
  • Experience with both composite and metallic structures
  • Must have Boeing program experience
  • Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue, and transient analysis
  • Proficiency in Nastran, Patran, Abaqus
  • Strong capability in classical hand calculations and FEM methods
  • In-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
What We Offer

At Expleo Group USA, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll work on high-impact projects while enjoying a supportive work environment.
  • Competitive compensation - $64-$74 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
  • Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Career Development and Advancement - Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
  • Strong Team Culture - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

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