Stress Engineer

Stress Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Stress Engineer to join our team, focusing on laying out structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements. This role is integral to ensuring the structural integrity and efficiency of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements.
• Apply first principle approaches with a solid understanding of metallic and composite structures.
• Execute trade studies to evaluate design solutions and select the most weight-efficient concepts that meet requirements.
• Collaborate in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, working closely with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Catia V5 and above.
• Experience in stress and structural analysis, including finite element analysis (FEM).
• Expertise in damage tolerance and static analysis.
• Experience with Boeing and OEM tools.
• Knowledge of primary structures and materials such as metallics, composites, GFEM, and DFEM.
• Experience in mechanical engineering and aerospace.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures.
• Familiarity with various composite structures' failure modes and limitations.
• Experience in creating and managing Global Finite Element Models (GFEM) for team use.
• Ability to create and execute Detail Finite Element Models (DFEM).
• Skills in developing simple working FEMs for conceptual design work to validate design principles.

Work Environment

This is a long-term contract role for at least 18 months, supporting defense programs for an aerospace client. The position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The work environment is collaborative, requiring close interaction with various departments to achieve project goals.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $95.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.