Aerospace Stress Engineer Job at The Structures Company, Wichita, KS

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  • The Structures Company
  • Wichita, KS

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Aerospace Stress Engineer

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

PAY RATE: $78/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

  • Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

  • Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

  • Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet project deliverables

  • Perform detailed stress analysis of metallic and composite fuselage components using classical hand calculations and Finite Element methods (FEA)

  • Review and analyze design changes, including fatigue, static, and DT loads

  • Generate stress substantiation reports

  • Develop or review structural qualification plans per OEM standards and regulatory requirements

  • Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports as needed

  • Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements

  • Present stress findings and challenge design solutions during design reviews

  • Compile progress reports to communicate deliverable objectives

  • Demonstrate strong work ethic and sense of urgency in completing assignments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, or Design Engineering

  • 3 5 years of experience in aerospace stress engineering

  • Experience with metallic and composite structures

  • Proficiency in static, fatigue, and transient analysis using classical methods and Finite Element methods (FEA)

  • Hands-on experience with Nastran, Patran, Abaqus , or similar analysis tools

  • Strong knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project PC tools

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience with fuselage structures

  • Experience reviewing vendor documentation and structural qualification plans

  • Ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

Take your career to new heights-apply today!

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Relocation,

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