Stress Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Stress Engineer to play a key role in laying out structural load paths for early conceptual designs, ensuring they meet high-level requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of both metallic and composite structures, and the ability to execute trade studies to identify the most weight-efficient concepts.

Stress Engineer

• Develop structural load paths for conceptual designs using first principles.
• Execute trade studies to assess various design solutions.
• Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, working closely with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.
• Create, manage, and run Global Finite Element Models (GFEM) for stress team use.
• Develop Detail Finite Element Models (DFEM) to validate design principles.

• Proficiency in Catia, stress analysis, and structural analysis.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEM) and Femap.
• 10+ years of experience preferred, but candidates with 5-7 years will be considered.
• Experience with metallic and composite structures.
• Proficient in Boeing design processes and ENOVIA.
• Recent experience with Boeing or commercial structures within the last 10 years.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering is strongly preferred.

• Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis for primary composite structures.
• Knowledge of composite structures failure modes and unique analysis methodologies.
• Experience in aero structures, product development, and new design.
• Experience with commercial OEM (Boeing or Airbus) or similar clients.

This is a long-term, 12-month+ contract position supporting commercial & defense programs for an aerospace client. The candidates must be onsite at the manufacturing facility.

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in Wichita, KS.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

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