Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineer

Overview

Airbus is seeking a Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineer to join the Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas. You will be part of a team that supports the development of aircraft structures as a Static Stress or F&DT analyst, performing complex static or F&DT analysis for metallic and non-metallic parts, in collaboration with design colleagues to provide quality solutions. Methods include classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

Our Engineers work on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to airline customers. If you are interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products, join our mission to connect the world.

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus, Airbus s first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team focuses on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for major Airbus products worldwide.

• Financial Rewards:
  Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare:
  Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development:
  Upskilling and development opportunities through global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on employability, certifications, career path, accelerated development programmes and mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and with accessibility. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical departments to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.
• Mentor less experienced structural analysts and provide leadership for a complex range of problems.
• Lead aspects of major projects successfully.
• Set broad objectives with timelines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
• Demonstrate strong listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external.
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, or Mechanical) with emphasis on structural design and analysis, and/or mechanics of materials.
• Minimum 12 years total structure analysis experience in primary airframe structures.
• Experience in composite aircraft structure (airframe).
• In-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
• Strong computer background, including MS Office and Google Suite applications.
• Authorized to Work in the US.
• Prefer experience with A350, A220 Pylon or other Airbus commercial aircraft.

• Onsite or remote:
  Onsite 90%
• Vision: able to read screens, documents, and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and hear safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• Equipment operation: able to operate office equipment and tools, including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying/Lifting: able to lift up to 30lbs/14kgs; carrying items as needed.
• Pushing/Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and similar equipment.
• Sitting/Squatting/Standing: able to sit for long periods, squat or kneel to retrieve items, and stand for discussions.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
• Personal Protective Equipment: required PPE includes safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators/masks, and gloves as required by site.

Take your career to a new level and apply now.

This job requires awareness of potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Company s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level: Professional

Remote Type:
Not specified

Job Family:
Structure & Dynamic…