Cleared Structural Analysis Stress Engineer – Fuselage/Metals

Begell House Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Career counseling services

401(k)

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Structural Analysis Stress Engineer who will apply engineering and materials knowledge to evaluate flight vehicle structure designs.

The role emphasizes primary and secondary structures, payload integration, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Requirements include 5-10 years in metallic design, Catia/ENOVIA proficiency, and experience on fuselage structures, with a willingness to work in a defense-focused environment and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience in metallic design.
• Proficient with Catia and design processes.
• ENOVIA experience.
• Experience working on fuselage structures.
• Recent commercial structures experience (last 10 years) with primary structures experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs for performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure structural integrity and payload integration.
• Lead analysis activities, produce reports, and support verification and qualification activities.

Skills

Metallic design experience

Fuselage structures experience

Tools

Catia

ENOVIA

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS is seeking a Structural Analysis Stress Engineer who will apply engineering and materials knowledge to evaluate flight vehicle structure designs.

The role emphasizes primary and secondary structures, payload integration, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Requirements include 5-10 years in metallic design, Catia/ENOVIA proficiency, and experience on fuselage structures, with a willingness to work in a defense-focused environment and