Senior Stress Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer for a 6-12 month contract, onsite in Wichita, KS. You will perform static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for aircraft structures and develop substantiation reports for regulatory authorities.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field, 5+ years' aerospace stress analysis experience, and proficiency with NASTRAN/PATRAN/Abaqus and NASGRO. CAD: CATIA V5/V6; FAA/EASA experience beneficial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional stress analysis experience in aerospace.
• Experience with structural analysis of aircraft or aerospace structures.
• Hands-on static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis.
• Experience with FEA and structural analysis methodologies.
• Experience with aircraft design and certification processes.
• Proficiency with FEA solvers: NASTRAN, PATRAN, Abaqus.
• Familiarity with NASGRO or equivalent crack-growth methodologies.
• 3D CAD: CATIA V5/V6.

Responsibilities

• Perform static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Conduct structural analysis using classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Analyze metallic and composite airframe structures, including load paths, joints, fittings, frames, skins, spars, and other structural components.
• Develop, review, and approve formal structural substantiation reports for regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with design engineers to establish structural load paths and optimize structural weight.
• Perform finite element modeling, analysis, and post-processing using industry-standard aerospace tools.
• Conduct damage tolerance and crack-growth assessments using NASGRO or comparable tools.
• Evaluate MRB dispositions for non-conforming hardware and assess structural implications of repairs.
• Support evaluation and substantiation of fleet in-service repairs and modifications.
• Participate in Conceptual Design Reviews, PDR, and CDR.
• Present technical analysis, assumptions, results, and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Work with manufacturing, design, materials, certification, and airworthiness teams to resolve structural issues.
• Ensure analyses comply with aerospace standards and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Structural analysis

Static strength

Fatigue analysis

Damage tolerance

FEM

Load paths

Engineering calculations

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Abaqus

NASGRO

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Stress Engineer. This is a 6-12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Wichita, KS (Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID: 26-26262

Pay Range: $55 - $60/hr. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analyses for primary and secondary aircraft structures.
• Conduct structural analysis using classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Analyze metallic and composite airframe structures, including load paths, joints, fittings, frames, skins, spars, and other structural components.
• Develop, review, and approve formal structural substantiation reports for FAA, EASA, military, or other regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with design engineers to establish structural load paths, determine component sizing, and optimize structural weight.
• Perform finite element modeling, analysis, and post-processing using industry-standard aerospace tools.
• Conduct damage tolerance and crack-growth assessments using applicable methodologies and tools such as NASGRO.
• Evaluate Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions for non-conforming hardware and assess structural implications of proposed repairs.
• Support evaluation and substantiation of fleet in-service repairs and modifications.
• Participate in Conceptual Design Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and Critical Design Reviews (CDR).
• Present technical analysis, assumptions, results, and recommendations to engineering leadership and cross-functional review teams.
• Work closely with manufacturing, design, materials, certification, and airworthiness teams to resolve structural issues.
• Ensure structural analyses comply with applicable aerospace standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional stress analysis experience within the aerospace industry.
• Strong experience performing structural analysis of aircraft or aerospace structures.
• Hands-on experience with static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance analysis.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths, stress distribution, failure modes, and material behavior.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural analysis methodologies.
• Ability to perform and document detailed engineering calculations and structural substantiation.
• Experience working with aircraft design and certification processes.
• FEA Solvers / Pre- and Post-Processors:
• NASTRAN
• PATRAN
• Abaqus
• Damage tolerance / fracture mechanics:
• NASGRO or comparable tools
• 3D CAD:
• CATIA V5/V6
• Strong knowledge of metallic and/or composite aerospace structures.
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA, military, or other aerospace structural certification requirements.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.