The Stress Engineer develops creative and technically superior engineering solutions appropriate to each project assigned with increased levels of accountability, skill/expertise, and leadership onsite at the Wichita, KS Office.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform Static, fatigue and dynamic stress analysis for Aero structures
- Use of classical hand calculation approach to analyze both primary and secondary structures
- Experience in both metallic and composite structures/components
- Provide technical solutions from conceptual to detailed design stage.
- Use of Finite Element Methods for load extraction and to solve complex engineering problems
- Participate in review meetings with Client, Customer and Suppliers.
- Engineering Stress report generation and review.
- Interact with customer; prepare Scope of Work, laydown the execution methodology to ensure that the projects executed meet the customer requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering
Skills/Specialized Knowledge/Abilities
- At least 3 years of experience in Aerospace Industry as a Stress Engineer.
- Comprehensive knowledge Stress analysis of Aero structures, Nacelle and EBU systems.
- Preferred
- Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards
- Experience in metallic and Composites structural analysis
- Experience in Load, stress calculations and preparing technical reports
- Experience in Finite Element Analysis tools (Nastran, Patran)
- Experience in static, fatigue, and damage tolerance calculations
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of Aerospace industry and standards
- Experienced in PATRAN, NASTRAN, FEMAP
- Experience in MRB and SRM
- Experience in CATIA V5, Enovia
WORKING CONDITIONS
Tools and Equipment Used
- Computer workstation, typical office equipment.
Travel
- N/A
Physical & Mental Demands
- Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate to employees/clients via phone, computer or in person
- Moderate lifting and carrying of supplies, equipment, files, etc.
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
- Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate response
Environment
- Work typically performed in an office
Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 3 years of experience in the aerospace industry as a Stress Engineer
- Comprehensive knowledge of stress analysis for aerospace structures, nacelle, and EBU systems
- Knowledge of aerospace industry standards
- Experience analyzing metallic and composite structures
- Experience with load and stress calculations and technical report preparation
- Experience with NASTRAN and PATRAN finite element analysis tools
- Experience with static, fatigue, and damage-tolerance calculations
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with FEMAP
- Experience with MRB and SRM
- Experience with CATIA V5 and ENOVIA
What We Do
When clients come to us for product design and development, they get a full range of technical expertise and laboratory resources, but they also get a team that’s relentless when it comes to solving problems and creating designs that are the ideal combination of function and form. What does that mean? We build tools that save lives. For surgeons, it means they have tools that not only address but anticipate their needs, which helps improve their patients’ outcomes. We create products that save money and ensure safety. For people juggling family, work, and other demands, it means they have products that provide real help in managing their everyday lives. And for businesses, it means their bottom line is supported with durable tools that improve efficiency and protect their teams. From concept to production plan, or at any phase in between, we are a partner that can extend your product development know-how or provide additional mindpower to free up in-house teams.
