Stress Engineer - IV - V - Wichita

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)
• Level 4: 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/hour)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

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.