Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Stress Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative structural designs. You will be responsible for laying out structural load paths for early conceptual designs, ensuring they meet high-level requirements.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements.Apply first principle approaches with a solid general knowledge of metallic and composite structures.Execute trade studies to evaluate various design solutions, selecting the most weight-efficient concepts that meet requirements.Collaborate in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.Essential SkillsProficiency in Catia, stress analysis, and structural analysis.Experience in finite element analysis (FEM) and Femap.Knowledge of damage tolerance and Boeing/Boeing Tools.Experience with static or damage tolerance analysis.Proficiency in OEM Tools, including Catia V5 and up.Expertise in primary structures and metallics, GFEM, DFEM, mechanical engineering, aerospace, and composites.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures.Understanding of various composite structures failure modes and unique analysis methodologies associated with composites.Experience in creating, managing, and running GFEMs (Global Finite Element Models) for team use.Experience in creating and executing DFEMs (Detail Finite Element Models).Ability to create simple working FEMs for conceptual design work to validate design principles.Work Environment
The position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This is a long-term contract of at least 18 months, supporting defense programs for an aerospace client. The candidate must perform the work onsite at the facility.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $80.00/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 Jun 27, 2025.
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