Onsite Structural Analysis Engineer — Wichita, KS

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems is seeking Structural Analysis Engineers to support the analysis, validation, and certification of aircraft structural components and systems. You will apply engineering principles and analytical methods to evaluate structural integrity and support the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

The role offers opportunity to own analysis work packages, mentor junior engineers, and advance engineering excellence within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in structural analysis or related engineering role.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of aircraft components and assemblies using classical methods and FEA tools.
• Evaluate strength, stability, fatigue, and damage tolerance to ensure design and certification compliance.
• Develop and document analysis models, assumptions, and results in technical reports.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve structural issues.
• Provide analysis-based recommendations during technical and design reviews.
• Support certification activities by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and airworthiness standards.
• Ensure work aligns with customer requirements and program objectives.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Loads & stress analysis

GD&T

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master’s Degree in engineering

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

ABAQUS

ANSYS

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems is seeking Structural Analysis Engineers to support the analysis, validation, and certification of aircraft structural components and systems. You will apply engineering principles and analytical methods to evaluate structural integrity and support the full product lifecycle from concept through production.

The role offers opportunity to own analysis work packages, mentor junior engineers, and advance engineering excellence within a dynamic aerospace environment.