Stress Engineer (Contract)

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Stress Engineer to join our Engineering department as a Contractor based in Wichita, Kansas. As a Stress Engineer you will support the development of aircraft structures as an entry level stress analyst. This can include static analysis and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis. Duties include performing analyses for either metallic or composite aircraft components. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

Responsibilities

Perform simple/routine analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met. Assignments may include detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support; Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure using Airbus computer based toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM, etc.); Collaborate with F&DT, Design and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance; Develop materials for team related briefings to internal and/or external customers; Able to understand project planning requirements and implement activities to achieve customer requirements; Effectively communicates issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required; ~1+ years total experience in Static/F&DT stress analysis with airframe structures and/or system installation projects; Experience in metallic/composite airframe structures; Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively; Up to ~5% Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements; Authorized to Work in the US