NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Stress Engineer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Stress Engineer to join the NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team. This independent contractor will engage in stress analysis to support aviation research projects, performing detailed assessments and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least ten years of relevant experience. The position is based in Wichita, KS, and requires on-site presence 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Ten years of stress analysis experience required.
• Experience with classical analysis methods and Finite Element Modeling.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress lead tasks to support program objectives.
• Conduct detailed stress analyses and document findings.
• Mentor junior analysts and work under minimal direction.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite Element Modeling

3D CAD tools

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Patran

Femap

Catia v5

Abaqus

HyperX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team

Campus Location

Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Job Summary

Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself as the most capable university-based aviation research center in the United States, providing research, design, testing, certification and training to the aviation manufacturing industry, government agencies, educational entities and other clients that can benefit from our services.

This position will be an independent contractor consulting as a Stress Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse customer programs. This person will complete tasks that may include preliminary sizing, development of load paths, detailed analysis, certification and documentation required to support program objectives. Experience in both metallic and composite analysis is desired. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform stress lead tasks as required to support program objectives.
• Perform detailed stress analyses and document as required to support program objectives.
• Analysis of details including primary structure, secondary structure, flight test, flight controls, mechanical systems, interiors, and major modifications.
• Participate in mentoring of junior analysts as they develop their engineering skillsets.
• Work under minimal direction.
• Domestic travel up to 10% may be required.

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site 80% of the time.
• This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Ten (10) years of stress analysis experience.
• Experience with classical handbook analysis methods and Finite Element Modeling (Patran and Femap preferred).
• Experience with metallic and composite analysis methods.
• Familiarity with civil and/or military structural design standards.
• Experience in 3D CAD tools (Catia v5 or 3DE preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results within a defined schedule.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor.
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
• Experience in technical leadership and mentoring of interns and junior engineers.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience leading small teams and/or as technical specialist.
• Aircraft support/MRB experience.
• Experience with customer-facing role.
• Experience with detailed modeling software (Abaqus, HyperX).

All services will be provided as an independent contractor, pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement, which must be executed prior to being assigned any work.