Stress Engineer

Kaleidoscope Innovation

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Stress Engineer in the Aerospace Industry
  • Strong knowledge of stress analysis for Aero structures and Nacelle/EBU systems
  • Familiarity with aerospace industry standards
  • Experience with Finite Element Analysis tools like Nastran and Patran

Responsibilities

  • Perform static, fatigue, and dynamic stress analysis for aerostructures
  • Conduct hand calculations for primary and secondary structures
  • Provide technical design solutions from concept to detail
  • Utilize Finite Element Methods for complex problem solving
  • Generate and review engineering stress reports
  • Participate in client and supplier review meetings
  • Prepare Scope of Work and execution methodology to meet customer requirements

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Supportive office environment for collaboration and communication
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

The Stress Engineer develops creative and technically superior engineering solutions appropriate to each project assigned with increased levels of accountability, skill/expertise, and leadership onsite at the Wichita, KS Office.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform Static, fatigue and dynamic stress analysis for Aero structures
  • Use of classical hand calculation approach to analyze both primary and secondary structures
  • Experience in both metallic and composite structures/components
  • Provide technical solutions from conceptual to detailed design stage.
  • Use of Finite Element Methods for load extraction and to solve complex engineering problems
  • Participate in review meetings with Client, Customer and Suppliers.
  • Engineering Stress report generation and review.
  • Interact with customer; prepare Scope of Work, laydown the execution methodology to ensure that the projects executed meet the customer requirements.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering


Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
  • At least 3 years of experience in Aerospace Industry as a Stress Engineer.
  • Comprehensive knowledge Stress analysis of Aero structures, Nacelle and EBU systems.
  • Preferred
    1. Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards
    2. Experience in metallic and Composites structural analysis
    3. Experience in Load, stress calculations and preparing technical reports
    4. Experience in Finite Element Analysis tools (Nastran, Patran)
    5. Experience in static, fatigue, and damage tolerance calculations
    6. Strong oral and written communication skills
    7. Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards
    8. Experienced in PATRAN, NASTRAN, FEMAP
    9. Experience in MRB and SRM
    10. Experience in CATIA V5, Enovia


WORKING CONDITIONS

Tools and Equipment Used

  • Computer workstation, typical office equipment.


Travel

  • N/A


Physical & Mental Demands
  • Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
  • Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
  • Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person
  • Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.
  • Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
  • Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response


Environment

  • Work typically performed in an office


Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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