Stress Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Stress Engineer to contribute to the development of structural load paths for early conceptual designs. The ideal candidate will use first principle approaches and possess a strong general knowledge of both metallics and composite structures. This role involves executing trade studies to identify the most weight-efficient design solutions that meet high-level requirements. The candidate must be able to work effectively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment alongside design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.

• Develop structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements.
• Utilize first principle approaches with a strong knowledge of metallics and composite structures.
• Execute trade studies to evaluate various design solutions and down select the most weight-efficient concepts.
• Work collaboratively in an IPT environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.

• Proficiency in Catia V5 and up.
• Experience with stress analysis and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and FEMAP.
• Experience with static or damage tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with Boeing tools and OEM tools.
• Expertise in primary structures and metallics.
• Understanding of GFEM (Global Finite Element Models) and DFEM (Detail Finite Element Models).
• Experience in mechanical engineering and aerospace composites.

• Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures.
• Understanding of composite structures failure modes and limitations.
• Experience in creating, managing, and running GFEMs utilized by the entire stress team.
• Experience in creating and executing DFEMs.
• Ability to create simple working FEMs for conceptual design validation.

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Candidates must be onsite to perform the work in our facility. This is a long-term contract position of at least 9 months, supporting Defense programs for an Aerospace client.

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

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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