Senior Static Stress Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. is seeking a Stress Senior Engineer (In-Service Repair) to support Wichita in-service fleets.

You will develop certified repair solutions and ensure airworthiness through advanced stress/strength analyses, collaborating with Design, Fatigue and other teams to optimize aircraft repairs and satisfy customer requirements. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and hands-on experience in aerospace structural analysis, with on-site duties in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or related field with 3 years in structural design/analysis in aerospace.
• Able to apply technical principles to solve complex problems using standard methods.
• Ability to create and present technical documents and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support in-service airline repairs of aircraft structure.
• Develop integrated and certified repair solutions for airlines and internal customers.
• Ensure repairs restore airworthiness of aircraft.
• Perform static analysis of airframe structures via hand methods, FEA, Bruhn and Niu.
• Collaborate with Design, Fatigue and other Airbus departments to optimize repairs.
• Manage workflow for self and teammates and guide project completion.
• Deliver on customer requirements through effective project execution.

Skills

Stress analysis

Hand analyses

Technical documentation

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Excel-VBA

Python

JavaScript

Bruhn & Niu methods

Job description

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Job Description

TITLE: Stress Senior Engineer (In- Service Repair)

EMPLOYER: Airbus Americas, Inc.

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

DUTIES

• Support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure.
• Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers.
• Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
• Perform complex stress/strength analyses to assess the structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods.
• Collaborate with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
• Manage workflow for self and teammates.
• Guide the successful completion of projects and execute activities to achieve customer requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field and 3 years in any job title involving experience in structural design, analysis, and mechanics of materials in the aerospace industry.
• Applying technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve technical problems
• Creating and delivering technical documents and presentations
• Performing Static analysis of airframe structures using classical hand analysis methods, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and industry standard methods including Bruhn and Niu
• Designing and justifying complex repair solutions for aircraft structures
• Interpreting maintenance documentation techniques and procedures including SRM, NTM, AMM, CMM, or IPC
• Applying programming languages including Excel-VBA, Python, or JavaScript for automating analysis methods and processes
• Using Design and Stress tools including CATIA for structural analysis of repairs and modifications of aircraft parts
• Up to 20% telework permitted.

JOB CODE: AA241 #P3M This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: On-site Job Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

Job Posting End Date: 12.01.2026

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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

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