We are currently looking for a Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS.
The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts, industry practices, and standards to deliver high-quality design engineering solutions while assuring procedural compliance within assigned engineering project teams.
Responsibilities: - Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
- Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite Fuselage components, by classical hand analysis as well as Finite Element methods, to support the structural design change efforts.
- Review and analyze design changes.
- Check to fatigue/static/DT loads.
- Generate stress substantiation reports.
- Develop or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
- Coordinate with design engineers, team lead, suppliers, and technical management personnel to assure that the design meets or exceeds the project deliverables and complies with the regulatory requirements.
- Participate in regularly scheduled design reviews and is responsible for presenting stress findings and challenging design solutions.
- Compile and generate progress reports to convey deliverable objectives.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments.
Qualifications: - Degree required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Aerospace Stress Engineering
- Prior experience using analysis methods/tools
- Experience with both Composite and Metallic structures
- Must have past Boeing experience.
- Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue and transient analysis, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus.
- Able to perform detailed stress analysis using classical hand calculations/analysis as well as Finite Element methods
- Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
- Able to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project PC tools
- Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
Compensation:
We look forward to reviewing your application. We encourage everyone to apply - even if every box isnt checked for what you are looking for or what is required.
PDSINC, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.