Stress Engineer

Actalent, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Stress Engineer in Wichita, KS on a long-term contract. The role focuses on developing structural load paths for early concepts, applying first-principles analyses to metallics and composites.

You will perform trade studies to select weight-efficient designs and collaborate in an IPT with design, fabrication, and assembly. Onsite work schedule, compensation ranges from $70 to $110 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with stress analysis and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of GFEM and DFEM concepts.
• Experience with primary composites and metallics.
• Ability to work in an IPT environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural load paths for early designs.
• Use first principle approaches with metallics and composites.
• Conduct trade studies to downselect weight-efficient concepts.
• Collaborate in IPT with design, fabrication, and assembly.

Skills

First principles

Composite structures

IPT collaboration

Load path design

Aerospace structures

Tools

Catia V5

FEMAP

FEA

Boeing tools

OEM tools

Job description

Stress Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Stress Engineer to contribute to the development of structural load paths for early conceptual designs. The ideal candidate will use first principle approaches and possess a strong general knowledge of both metallics and composite structures. This role involves executing trade studies to identify the most weight-efficient design solutions that meet high-level requirements. The candidate must be able to work effectively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment alongside design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural load paths for early conceptual designs to meet high-level requirements.
• Utilize first principle approaches with a strong knowledge of metallics and composite structures.
• Execute trade studies to evaluate various design solutions and downselect the most weight-efficient concepts.
• Work collaboratively in an IPT environment with design, fabrication, assembly, and other key functions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Catia V5 and up.
• Experience with stress analysis and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) and FEMAP.
• Experience with static or damage tolerance analysis.
• Familiarity with Boeing tools and OEM tools.
• Expertise in primary structures and metallics.
• Understanding of GFEM (Global Finite Element Models) and DFEM (Detail Finite Element Models).
• Experience in mechanical engineering and aerospace composites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conceptual design first principles analysis approaches for primary composite structures.
• Understanding of composite structures failure modes and limitations.
• Experience in creating, managing, and running GFEMs utilized by the entire stress team.
• Experience in creating and executing DFEMs.
• Ability to create simple working FEMs for conceptual design validation.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Candidates must be onsite to perform the work in our facility. This is a long-term contract position of at least 9 months, supporting Defense programs for an Aerospace client.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $110.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 28, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.