Stress Engineer - IV - V - Wichita

expleo-jobs-us-en; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Holidays and PTO

Career development

Strong team culture

Job summary

Expleo Group USA is seeking an Expert/Consultant Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite) to join our Wichita, KS team. The engineer will apply advanced stress analysis to fuselage structures, ensuring regulatory compliance and design integrity.

Ideal candidates have 9+ years in aerospace stress engineering, experience with Nastran, Patran and Abaqus, and Boeing program exposure, with strong analytical skills to produce substantiation reports and participate in design reviews.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• 9+ years of aerospace stress engineering experience.
• Experience with stress analysis tools and methods.
• Experience with both composite and metallic structures.
• Must have Boeing program experience.
• Proficient in static, fatigue, and transient analysis; FEM methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
• Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage components using hand methods and Finite Element methods.
• Review and analyze design changes.
• Check fatigue, static, and damage tolerance (DT) loads.
• Generate stress substantiation reports.
• Develop or review structural qualification plans per OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
• Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and management to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and present stress findings.
• Compile progress reports and communicate deliverable status.

Skills

Stress analysis

FEM methods

Classical hand calculations

Engineering mechanics

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Nastran

Patran

Abaqus

Job description

Overview

Location: Wichita, KS

Pay Range: $64.00 – $74.00/hour

EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for an Expert/Consultant Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) (Level 4-5) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS.

The Stress Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles, theories, concepts, industry practices, and standards to deliver high-quality design engineering solutions while assuring procedural compliance within assigned engineering project teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and prioritize work contents based on project deliverables.
• Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage components, by classical hand analysis as well as Finite Element methods, to support structural design change efforts.
• Review and analyze design changes.
• Check to fatigue/static/damage tolerance (DT) loads.
• Generate stress substantiation reports.
• Develop or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve vendor drawings, stress reports, and test reports when requested.
• Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and technical management to ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and present stress findings while challenging design solutions where appropriate.
• Compile and generate progress reports to communicate deliverable status.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic and urgency in completing assignments.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Structural or related discipline)
• 9 - 14+ years of Aerospace Stress Engineering experience with recognized technical expertise
• Prior experience using stress analysis tools and methods
• Experience with both composite and metallic structures
• Must have Boeing program experience
• Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue, and transient analysis
• Proficiency in Nastran, Patran, Abaqus
• Strong capability in classical hand calculations and FEM methods
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project

What We Offer

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

• Competitive compensation - $64–$74 per hour.Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• 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 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
• Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork

About Expleo

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

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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.