Stress Engineer

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Wichita, KS, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Automotive • Professional Services • Defense
The Role
Perform structural stress analysis using hand calculations and finite element methods for metallic and non-metallic aircraft structures. Prepare certification documentation, support design reviews, assess static strength, fatigue, and damage tolerance, and review structural modifications. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, certifying authorities, and cross-functional teams. Support aircraft design from concept through detailed design and perform Material Review Board duties as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 🎯

  • Perform structural analysis using classical hand analysis methods and finite element analysis on metallic and non-metallic structure.
  • Understand customer requirements and prepare formal, controlled engineering documentation (i.e. structural analysis reports, specifications, etc.).
  • Prepare and present design review material in support of technical interchange meetings with suppliers and external/internal customers.
  • Review designs for preliminary sizing of structural reinforcements and load path definition for structural modifications.
  • Support design process from preliminary/conceptual design through critical/detail design.
  • Write, Review or Approve structural substantiation reports that meet technical requirements for the program and certifying authorities (TCCA/FAA/EASA).
  • Assess primary structure, secondary structure, and flight test installations from a static strength perspective.
  • Perform fatigue and damage tolerance assessments based on customer’s mission profile requirements.
  • Perform Material Review Board (MRB) duties in support of operations activities (as required).

Requirements

YOUR PROFILE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SUCCESS 💎

  • You must have a Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent.
  • You must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience. 
  • Per US ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) Requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder). 
  • You must have proficiency in FEM tools (i.e. Patran, Nastran, Nasgro, Altair).
  • You must have proficiency with all Microsoft Office software applications.
  • You have proficiency with CATIA V5.
  • You have an understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience in certification procedures.
  • You must have excellent communication and listening skills, and the ability to interface constructively and effectively in a cross functional team environment.
  • You must be able to work independently and efficiently multitask.
  • You must have a good understanding of aircraft structural load path and have experience with analysis methodologies for various primary and secondary structural components (static, fatigue and damage tolerance).
  • MRB is an asset (might be a requirement for some positions).
  • Experience in an integration role or function is an asset.

SOGECLAIR promotes diversity and inclusion as part of essential elements of its performance and is committed to recruiting without discrimination.

Our recruitment process:

📞 A quick pre-qualification phone interview

🤝 A technical and HR interview

💻 A second technical interview (optional)

🏁 Welcome aboard!


Benefits

Working at SOGECLAIR also means :

  • Enjoying an international and multicultural work environment 🌎
  • Having access to internal mobility opportunities
  • Gaining valuable knowledge through continuous training 🎓
  • Benefiting from a range of social benefits and advantages: RRSP (with employer contribution), group insurance (50% employer coverage), telecare , 5 personal days, and an additional week off during the holiday season

Learn more about us :

With over 60 years of expertise, SOGECLAIR is a provider of innovative solutions for more sustainable and safer mobility. Present internationally, SOGECLAIR has expanded its expertise beyond borders, thus enhancing its capacity to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

Our values:

  • Trust and teamwork 💙
  • Performance and innovation 💡
  • Responsibility and commitment 🤝
  • Fairness and business ethics ⚖️

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING strengthens and develops engineering projects within the group, characterized by a diversity of expertise areas. As a human-scale company, SOGECLAIR and its expert teams offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from R&D phases to service support.

Our expertise: aerostructures and systems installation, aircraft cabin interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence and environmental transition.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent
  • At least 5 years of relevant stress engineering experience
  • U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency due to ITAR requirements
  • Proficiency with finite element tools including Patran, Nastran, NASGRO, or Altair
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5
  • Understanding of civil aircraft certification rules and experience with certification procedures
  • Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to work independently and multitask efficiently
  • Understanding of aircraft structural load paths and analysis methodologies for primary and secondary structures, including static, fatigue, and damage tolerance
  • Material Review Board experience
  • Experience in an integration role or function

Sogeclair S.A. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sogeclair S.A. and has not been reviewed or approved by Sogeclair S.A..

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests bonuses (“primes”) are a recurring element of the package and viewed as a meaningful addition to base pay. Variable pay components appear present across regions, with particular mentions in France.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests employees benefit from standard paid vacation plus RTT days in France. Some locations, such as Canada, also cite personal days and extra holiday leave.
  • Retirement Support — Feedback suggests certain roles, notably in Canada, include employer contributions to retirement savings (RRSP). This provision is presented as a notable part of the local package.

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The Company
HQ: Blagnac
1,236 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Sogeclair S.A. specializes in the design and development of high-tech products for the aeronautics, aerospace, and civil and military transport industries, also developing simulation products and software. It is an engineering company providing high-value-added solutions and innovative industrial products for mobility sectors.

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