Structural Analysis Engineer

PDS Defense, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks a Structural Analysis Engineer to evaluate structural adequacy for customer requirements and regulatory compliance; and to collaborate on structural design, manufacturing, and post-delivery of products.

The role emphasizes materials technology, finite element modeling, static, fatigue, damage tolerance, thermal and vibration analyses, plus structural testing across defense programs.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years with BS; 3-6 years with MS; 0-3 years with PhD or JD
• Experience applying structural analysis to defense application is preferred

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of structural analysis to determine adequacy for requirements and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate on structural design, manufacturing and post-delivery of products

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element modeling

Static analysis

Fatigue analysis

Damage tolerance

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

Structural testing

Education

BS

MS

PhD/JD

Job description

Engineering

Structural Analysis Engineer Wichita, KS Posted: 6/16/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218566

Job Category:

Engineering

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

51

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

4

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Structural Analysis Engineer, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#218566

Job Description:

Apply knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., materials technology, finite element modeling, static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, structural testing, etc.) to determine structural adequacy for customer requirements and regulatory compliance; and to collaborate on structural design, manufacturing, and post-delivery of products.

Education:

5-8 YEARS WITH BS, 3-6 YEARS WITH MS, 0-3 YEARS WITH PHD OR JD

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

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