Aerospace Structural Analysis Engineer

SOGECLAIR

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

SOGECLAIR in Wichita, KS, seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to support design, certification, and lifecycle of advanced aircraft products. You will perform structural analyses to verify safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, and product support.

The role requires hands-on FEA, static and fatigue/damage tolerance analyses, and experience with metallic and composite structures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5–8 years with a BS; 3–6 years with an MS; 0–3 years with a PhD.
Knowledge of mechanics of materials, aircraft structures, and finite element modeling.
Experience with static, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform structural analysis to evaluate aircraft components and assemblies for strength, durability, and regulatory compliance.
Conduct finite element modeling (FEA), static stress, fatigue and damage tolerance, thermal, vibration, and structural analyses.
Develop analytical models and engineering calculations to validate structural designs.
Support structural sizing and optimization for metallic and composite structures.
Prepare stress reports, substantiation reports, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Certification, and Product Support teams.
Support design reviews, testing, troubleshooting, and post-delivery engineering activities.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements and applicable aerospace regulations.