Structural Analysis​/Stress Engineer

Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer

We are seeking Structural Analysis / Stress Engineers to join a highly collaborative aerospace environment in Wichita, KS. These roles support the analysis, development, and validation of aircraft structures to ensure performance, safety, and regulatory compliance on leading commercial aerospace programs.

Base pay range $60.00/hr – $70.00/hr

• Apply structural analysis principles to assess structural adequacy and compliance.
• Perform analyses including: 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.
• Aerospace or commercial aircraft exposure is highly desirable.

• 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.
• Engineering degree strongly preferred over drafter/technician backgrounds.
• Competitive hourly rates with per diem for qualifying candidates.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial aerospace programs.
• Collaborative engineering environment with strong technical depth.
• Potential for contract extension based on performance and program needs.