JOB TITLE: Structural Analysis Engineers
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 based on project deliverables.

• Perform detailed stress analysis of aircraft metallic and composite fuselage structures using classical hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Review, analyze, and substantiate structural design changes for static, fatigue, and damage tolerance loads.

• Generate stress substantiation and compliance reports.

• Develop and/or review structural qualification plans in accordance with OEM and regulatory requirements.

• Review and approve vendor drawings, stress analyses, and test reports as required.

• Coordinate with design engineers, team leads, suppliers, and technical management to ensure designs meet project objectives and regulatory standards.

• Participate in design reviews, presenting stress analysis results and challenging design solutions as appropriate.

• Prepare progress reports to communicate status and deliverable objectives.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting schedules and quality expectations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution required.

• 3 5 years of experience in Aerospace Stress Engineering.

• Experience analyzing both metallic and composite aircraft structures.

• Prior Boeing experience required.

• Proficiency in static (FEA and free-body), fatigue, and transient analysis.

• Hands-on experience with Nastran, Patran, and Abaqus.

• Strong background in classical hand stress analysis and finite element methods.

• In-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.

• 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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