Stress Engineer - III - V - Wichita

Expleo; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Career development

Job summary

Expleo USA is seeking a Stress Engineer in Wichita, KS to perform structural analysis, substantiation, and certification support across design, production, and in-service activities. You will collaborate with design and manufacturing teams and contribute to investigations and corrective actions through the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in stress engineering, plus 7+ years on Boeing programs, and hands-on FEA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of stress engineering experience.
• 7+ years Boeing program experience.
• Knowledge of fuselage structure, floors and substantiation.
• Experience with Boeing processes and methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis to support design, certification, and production.
• Support production and in-service engineering with timely technical solutions.
• Conduct detailed stress analysis and substantiation of aircraft structures and systems.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders.
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and certification regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering reports and certification data.
• Support design changes and engineering releases through product lifecycle.
• Participate in technical reviews and propose improvements to performance and manufacturability.

Skills

Stress analysis

Aircraft structures

Boeing experience

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Boeing tools

Job description

Overview

EXPLEO USA is looking for a Stress Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in the Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and stress analysis activities to support aircraft design, development, certification, and production initiatives.
• Support production and in-service engineering activities by providing timely technical solutions.
• Conduct detailed stress analysis and substantiation of aircraft structures and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, manufacturing, and customer stakeholders.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to structural issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace standards, customer requirements, and certification regulations.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, technical documentation, and certification data.
• Support design changes and engineering releases throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide recommendations to improve product performance and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Stress Engineering.
• Strong understanding of aircraft structures, stress analysis methodologies, and aerospace engineering principles.
• Experience supporting aircraft production and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• 7+ years’ experience working on Boeing aircraft programs.
• Knowledge of Boeing tools, processes, and engineering methods.
• Fuselage engineering experience, with B737 experience considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with floor structure analysis and design preferred.
• Production support engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and structural substantiation methods.
• F&DT (Fatigue & Damage Tolerance) analysis experience is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

At Expleo USA, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll work on high-impact aerospace programs while enjoying a supportive work environment.

• Competitive Compensation - Market-competitive compensation based on experience, skills alignment, and geographic location.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company-sponsored Life Insurance and Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401(k) with matching.
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement - Expleo is a global company operating in 29 countries worldwide with a strong focus on employee growth and development.
• Strong Team Culture - Collaborate with experienced professionals who value technical excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider with 18,000 employees in over 30 countries. Since 1966, we have partnered with leading organizations across Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Healthcare, Energy, and more—delivering end-to-end engineering, production support, MRO, and quality services.

Learn more at www.expleogroup.com

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export-control regulations (e.g., ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent upon the ability to obtain such access. Under these regulations, access may be limited to "U.S. Persons," including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and individuals granted refugee or asylee status.

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws