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JOB TITLE: Aerospace Stress Engineer
LOCATION: Wichita, KS
PAY RATE: $78/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet project deliverables

• Perform detailed stress analysis of metallic and composite fuselage components using classical hand calculations and Finite Element methods (FEA)

• Review and analyze design changes, including fatigue, static, and 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 as needed

• Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements

• Present stress findings and challenge design solutions during design reviews

• Compile progress reports to communicate deliverable objectives

• Demonstrate strong work ethic and sense of urgency in completing assignments

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, or Design Engineering

• 3–5 years of experience in aerospace stress engineering

• Experience with metallic and composite structures

• Proficiency in static, fatigue, and transient analysis using classical methods and Finite Element methods (FEA)

• Hands-on experience with Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, or similar analysis tools

• Strong knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project PC tools

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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