Stress Engineer (Contract)

Airbus Aircraft; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Aircraft is seeking a proactive Stress Engineer to join our team in Wichita, Kansas. As part of the Engineering department, you’ll perform static and fatigue analysis for aircraft components, ensuring structural integrity.

This role requires a BS in Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience. You’ll collaborate with design teams and document analyses while working onsite at our innovative facility. Join us in shaping the future of aviation!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in static or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis.
• Experience with metallic and composite airframe structures.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses to verify structural integrity requirements.
• Document analyses for trade studies or detail drawing sign-off.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop optimum solutions.

Skills

Static/F&DT stress analysis

Structural design

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical)

Tools

SAP

CATIA

VPM

Job description

Job Description

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Stress Engineer to join our Engineering department as a Contractor based in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Summary

As a Stress Engineer you will support the development of aircraft structures at an entry level. Duties include performing static analysis and/or fatigue and damage tolerance analysis for metallic or composite aircraft components, using both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength‑to‑weight ratio structures.

Meet the Team

Our engineers work 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 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.

Your Challenges

• Perform routine analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met, including detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in‑service support.
• Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign‑off for airframe structure using Airbus computer‑based toolsets (SAP, CATIA, VPM, etc.).
• Collaborate with F&DT, Design and other Airbus departments to develop optimum solutions and perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
• Develop materials for team briefings to internal and/or external customers.
• Understand project planning requirements and implement activities to achieve customer requirements.
• Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials.
• 1+ years of total experience in static/F&DT stress analysis with airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
• Experience with metallic/composite airframe structures.
• 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 U.S.

Physical Requirements

• Onsite or remote: Onsite minimum 90% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.
• Vision: read computer screens, documents, and engineering drawings daily.
• Hearing: participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone, hear safety warnings or alarms daily.
• Speaking: speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment operation: operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
• Carrying/ lifting: up to 30 lbs (14 kg) once a month.
• Pushing / pulling: small office furniture and equipment once a month.
• Sitting: sit for long periods in meetings or working on the computer daily.
• Squatting / kneeling: retrieve items stored on low shelving.
• Standing: stand for discussions in offices daily.
• Travel: travel independently and at short notice 10% of the time.
• Walking: routine walking, e.g., to a shared printer.

Employment Type

Agency / Temporary

Experience Level

Entry Level

Remote Type

On‑site

Job Family

Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis

Equal Opportunity Statement

Airbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on the above factors. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Data Privacy Consent

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Commitment to Diversity

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.