Senior Aircraft Stress Engineer: Lead Analyst (Contractor)

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

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.