Stress Engineer

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Stress Engineer (Level 1 - Evergreen) in Wichita, KS, to join Learjet Inc. You will perform structural analyses, prepare formal documentation, and support design reviews with suppliers and customers.

You will assess static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance while working with CATIA V5, Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, and Altair in a cross-functional team. A Bachelor of Engineering is required, with at least 2 years’ experience and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant stress engineering experience.
• US Citizenship or permanent resident status per ITAR.
• Proficiency with FEM tools and CATIA V5.
• Strong communication and cross-functional interfacing abilities.
• Understanding of aircraft structural load paths and analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis using hand methods and FEA on metallic and non-metallic structures.
• Prepare formal documents: structural analyses, specifications, and reports.
• Prepare and present design review material for meetings with suppliers and customers.
• Review designs for preliminary sizing and load-path definitions.
• Support design from concept to detail design.
• Write/Review/Approve substantiation reports for programs and authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
• Assess primary/secondary structure and flight-test installations from static strength perspective.
• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments per mission profile.
• Participate in MRB duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong listening

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Patran

Nastran

Nasgro

Altair

CATIA V5

Microsoft Office

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure.
• Understandcustomer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.).
• Prepareand presentdesign review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
• Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications.
• Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design.
• Write, Review or Approve structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
• Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective.
• Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer’s mission profile requirements.
• Perform Material Review Board (MRB) duties in support of operations activities (as required).

How to thrive in this role?

• You must have a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent.
• You must havea minimum of 2yearsof relevant stress engineering experience.
• Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
• You must have proficiency in FEM tools (i.e. Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, Altair).
• You must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.
• You have proficiency with CATIA V5.
• You have an understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures.
• You must have excellent communication and listening skills, and the ability to interface constructively and effectively in a cross functional team environment.
• You must be able to work independently and efficiently multitask.
• You must have a good understanding of aircraft structural load path and have experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components (static, fatigue and damage tolerance).
• MRB is an asset (might be a requirement for some positions).
• Experience in an integration role or function is an asset.

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Stress Engineer (Level 1 - Evergreen)

Primary Location

Wichita, ADMN / MFG, Learjet

Organization

Learjet Inc

Employee Status

Regular

Requisition

14477 Stress Engineer