Entry-level Structural Analysis Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Kansas tax credit

Retirement plans

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Entry-Level Structural Analysis Engineer to support the analysis and validation of aircraft structures.

You will apply foundational engineering principles to evaluate structural integrity, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to develop analysis models, reports, and documentation, and gain hands-on experience with NASTRAN, PATRAN, ABAQUS, and ANSYS in an

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or will have by August 31, 2027.
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) methods and modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of aircraft structural analysis principles including loads, stress, fatigue and damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies using established methods and tools.
• Support evaluation of strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Assist in developing analysis models, reports, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve structural issues.
• Participate in technical and design reviews, providing analysis-based recommendations.
• Ensure analyses align with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and certification guidelines.

Skills

FEA knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functionalCollaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

By Aug 31, 2027 expected degree

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

ABAQUS

ANSYS

GD&T

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

The Boeing Company is seeking Entry-Level Structural Analysis Engineers to support the analysis and validation of aircraft structures. In this role, you will apply foundational engineering principles to evaluate structural integrity, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you will contribute to structural assessments, support certification efforts, and gain hands‑on experience with analysis tools and methodologies. This is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career engineer to build a strong foundation in aircraft structural analysis within a collaborative aerospace environment.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies using established methods and tools
• Support evaluation of strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance to ensure compliance with requirements
• Assist in developing analysis models, reports, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve structural issues
• Participate in technical and design reviews, providing analysis‑based recommendations
• Ensure analyses align with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and certification guidelines

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program or will have by August 31, 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with structural analysis tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, ABAQUS, or ANSYS
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) methods and modeling techniques
• Knowledge of aircraft structural analysis principles, including loads, stress, fatigue, and damage tolerance
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and models, including GD&T
• Exposure to aerospace materials and structural behavior (e.g., aluminum, composites)
• Understanding of certification requirements and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FAA)
• Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for analysis automation

Union

This is a union‑represented position.

Drug Free Workplace

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $63,750 - $97,750

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.