Hybrid Aerospace Stress Engineer – Fatigue & FEA

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Stress Engineer (Level 2) to perform structural analyses using hand methods and FEM on metallic and non-metallic components, and to prepare formal documentation for certifications.

You will review designs for load paths, support design from concept to detailed design, and liaise with suppliers and customers while ensuring compliance with TCCA/FAA/EASA requirements. Excellent communication and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident per ITAR requirements.
• Proficiency in FEM tools (Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, Altair).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• CATIA V5 proficiency.
• Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and procedures.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Experience in integration roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using hand methods and FEM on metallic and non-metallic structures.
• Prepare formal engineering documentation and reports.
• Prepare and present design review material for meetings with suppliers and customers.
• Review designs for preliminary sizing of reinforcements and load path definitions.
• Support design from concept to detailed design.
• Write or approve substantiation reports meeting requirements for program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
• Assess primary/secondary structure and flight test installations from static strength view.
• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments per mission profiles.
• Support MRB duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Multitasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Understanding load paths

Aircraft certification knowledge

U.S. ITAR compliance

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Nasgro

Altair

CATIA V5

MS Office

Job description

Bombardier in Wichita is seeking a Stress Engineer (Level 2) to perform structural analyses using hand methods and FEM on metallic and non-metallic components, and to prepare formal documentation for certifications.

You will review designs for load paths, support design from concept to detailed design, and liaise with suppliers and customers while ensuring compliance with TCCA/FAA/EASA requirements. Excellent communication and independent work are essential.