Job Description
Job Title: Stress Engineer
Work Location: Wichita, KS
Direct Hire - Full Time
Job Description:
Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure.
Understand customer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.).
Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications.
Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design.
Write, Review or Approve structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective.
Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer's mission profile requirements.
Perform Material Review Board (MRB) duties in support of operations activities (as required).
Requirements:
Must have a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience.
Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
Must have proficiency in FEM tools (i.e. Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, Altair).
Must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.
Proficiency with CATIA V5.
Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures.
Must have excellent communication and listening skills, and the ability to interface constructively and effectively in a cross functional team environment.
Must be able to work independently and efficiently multitask.
Must have a good understanding of aircraft structural load path and have experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components (static, fatigue and damage tolerance).
MRB is an asset (might be a requirement for some positions).
Experience in an integration role or function is an asset.