Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineer

Prestwick Aerosystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Americas, Inc. seeks a highly experienced Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineer to join the Wichita, Kansas team. You will analyze primary airframe structures, work with design colleagues, and develop robust solutions for metallic and non‑metallic components.

You will mentor junior analysts, lead major projects, and contribute to the full aircraft life cycle from development to manufacture and support. A strong background in FEM and classical methods is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with emphasis on structural design and analysis.
• At least 12 years of total structure analysis experience on primary airframe structures.
• Experience with composite aircraft structures is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of classical and numerical stress analysis methods.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Perform static or F&DT analysis for metallic and non-metallic parts.
• Collaborate with design teams to provide high‑quality solutions.
• Document analyses for trade studies or sign-offs on airframe structures.
• Mentor junior analysts and lead complex problem sets.
• Lead major projects with defined objectives and timelines.

Skills

Static stress analysis

FDT structural analysis

Aerospace structural design

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Aero/Civil/Mech)

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for Static Stress & F&DT Structure Engineers to join our Engineering department based in Wichita, Kansas. You will be part of a team that supports the development of aircraft structures as a Static Stress or F&DT analyst.

Duties include performing complex static or F&DT analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design colleagues to provide quality solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

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 Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.

Your working environment

Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe. Our team of 200+ support staff and engineers focus on aerostructure design including analysis of aircraft primary structures, such as wings and fuselages, for all major Airbus products across the globe.

How we care for you

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges

• Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious.
• Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure.
• Collaborate with other (internal/external) technical departments to solve complex technical problems.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide their development into a final product.
• Mentor less experienced structural analysts and provide leadership and guidance of a highly complex range of problems.
• Lead aspects of major projects successfully.
• Set broad objectives with timelines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed.
• Demonstrate a high level of listening and speaking capabilities with all levels of management, internal and external.
• Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.

Your boarding pass

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, or Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, and/or mechanics of materials
• Minimum 12 years total structure analysis experience in analysis of primary airframe structures.
• Experience in composite aircraft structure (airframe)
• In-depth knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.
• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Authorized to Work in the US
• Prefer experience with A350, A220 Pylon or other Airbus commercial aircraft.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Onsite 90%
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
• 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 and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.
• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.

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

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

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