Junior Aircraft Structural Analysis Engineer - Onsite

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; 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

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