Static Stress Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.

Wichita (KS)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Static Stress Engineer in Wichita, KS to support in-service repairs and justify repair solutions from a static perspective.

You will perform static analysis on metallic and non-metallic parts and collaborate with design and fatigue teams to deliver airworthy repair solutions. The role requires a BS in Engineering with emphasis on structural design, 5+ years of airframe analysis experience, and knowledge of classical and finite element methods.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with emphasis on structural design and mechanics of materials is required.
5+ years total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
In-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Up to ~5% Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to customer/project requirements.
Authorized to Work in the US.

Responsibilities

Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
Perform stress/strength analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods.
Perform durability and damage tolerance analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met; may include sizing, layouts, certification activities, or in-service support.
Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other departments to develop optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
Liaise with Principal and Senior Static Engineers to ensure methods and data reflect ongoing developments.
Ensure final repair solutions bring the aircraft back into an airworthy condition with proper technical signatures.
Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process and tools improvements.
Plan, monitor and execute all Repair Engineering tasks to achieve customer time scales.
Provide responses for routine repair queries within Operations and Customer Services.

Skills

Static stress analysis

Finite element analysis

Structural design

Education

BS in Engineering (Aero/Civil/Mechanical)

Job description

Engineering

Static Stress Engineer Wichita, KS Posted: 4/9/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216552

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

PDS Defense is seeking a Static Stress Engineer, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#216552

Job Summary:

As a Static Stress Engineer you will support the fleet in-service repair of aircraft structures and is responsible for the justification of repair solutions from a Static Stress point of view, on Time, to Cost and to Quality. Duties include performing static analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of both classic hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Meet the team:

Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you're interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of client's products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment:

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is the client's first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.

Your challenges:

Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.
Perform stress/strength analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Assignments include structural sizing/documentation and subsequent certification documents for in-service fleet support.
Perform durability and damage tolerance analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met. Assignments may include detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.
Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.
Liaise with Principal and Senior Static Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.
Ensure, with the relevant technical signature delegation, that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.
Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.
Ensure all tasks and activities required for Repair Engineering are correctly planned, monitored and executed to achieve customer time scales.
Provide responses for routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within the client's Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
Together with other Repair Design and Fatigue Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.

Your boarding pass:

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
5+ years total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.
Position requires in-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.
Up to ~5 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements
Authorized to Work in the US

Physical Requirements:

Onsite or remote: Onsite a minimum of 90% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.
Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily
Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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