Structural Analysis Stress Engineer

About the opportunity

Contract: 6 months with strong extension potential.
Pay: $60/hour (2-4 years) or $70/hour (5-10 years) + per diem for eligible candidates.
Location: Wichita, KS.

• Responsibilities:
• Apply structural analysis principles to assess structural adequacy and compliance.
• Perform analyses including:
  • Finite Element Modeling (FEM)
  • Static and fatigue analysis
  • Damage tolerance analysis
  • Thermal and vibration analysis
  • Structural testing support
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and post-delivery support teams.
• Support compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

• 2-4 years of experience in structural analysis or stress engineering.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and structural behavior.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• Aerospace or commercial aircraft exposure is highly desirable.

• Responsibilities:
• Lead and perform advanced structural and stress analyses for flight vehicle structures.
• Develop, integrate, document, and evaluate aircraft structural designs for:
  • Performance and functional adequacy
  • Cost effectiveness and manufacturability
  • Regulatory and customer compliance
• Contribute across primary and secondary structures, payloads, weights, and lofting.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and certification teams.

• 5-10 years of experience in aerospace structural analysis and design.
• Strong background in metallic structures.
• Proficiency with CATIA and Boeing design processes.
• ENOVIA experience.
• Experience on Boeing or Spirit commercial aircraft programs (within the last 10 years).
• Primary structures experience is essential.
• Exposure to aero structures, product development, and new design is highly valued.
• Commercial OEM experience (Boeing, Airbus, or Spirit) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required).
• Engineering degree strongly preferred over drafter/technician backgrounds.

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