Stress Engineer, Bombardier Defense

About the role

Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. Join us for our Wichita Engineering Hiring Event on Thursday, July 16th from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm CST at Bombardier Wichita Bldg 1- One Learjet Way, Wichita, KS 67209. On-site and virtual interviews available. Register for Event: Wichita Hiring Event July 16.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structures.
• Understand customer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (e.g., structural analysis reports, specifications).
• Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications.
• Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design.
• Write, review, or approve structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
• Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective.
• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer’s mission profile requirements.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) duties in support of operations activities (as required).

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience.
• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card Holder.
• Proficiency in FEM tools (Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, Altair).
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5.
• Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, and ability to interface constructively and effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently multitask.
• Good understanding of aircraft structural load path and experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components (static, fatigue and damage tolerance).
• Experience in an integration role or function is an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

Skills

• Structural Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
• Engineering Documentation
• Customer Requirements Understanding
• Design Reviews
• Structural Reinforcements Sizing
• Load Path Definition
• Material Review Board Duties
• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Assessments
• Aircraft Certification Rules
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Independent Work Ability
• Analysis Methodologies
• Integration Role Experience

Benefits

Bombardier offers a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, including:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retail savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program