Stress Engineer (Contract)

Duties

• Perform analyses for either metallic or composite aircraft components.
• Use both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.
• Support the development of aircraft structures as an entry level stress analyst.
• Support the verification of structural integrity requirements.
• 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.
• Able to understand project planning requirements and implement activities to achieve customer requirements.
• Effectively communicate 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.

Qualifications

• Able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
• Able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
• Able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily.
• Able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
• Able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
• Able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
• Able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
• Able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
• Able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving; once a month.
• Able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
• Able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
• Able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of structural design and analysis.
• Experience with static and fatigue analysis.
• Proficiency in computer-based tools such as SAP, CATIA, VPM.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus' first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified