Static Stress Engineer
Job title: Static Stress Engineer in Wichita, KS at Airbus
Company: Airbus
Job description: Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at
(English) (Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Static Stress Engineer to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.Job Summary:As a Static Stress Engineer you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for quality justifications from a static stress point of view in a timely manner. Duties include performing static analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).Meet the team:Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.Your working environment:Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.Your challenges:Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions that are simple to routine in nature for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.Perform stress/strength analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Assignments include structural sizing/documentation and subsequent certification documents for in-service fleet support.Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.Liaise with Principal and Senior Static Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.Identify local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.Ensure all tasks and activities required are executed to planned time scales.Provide responses for simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.Together with other Repair Design and Fatigue Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.Analyze and Validate metallic structures for static & fatigue strength according to validated methods.Ensure adherence to regulations, relevant design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities guidelines.Define, interpret and validate tests.Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders.Provide relevant input to design for the creation of drawings for manufacture and support to other functions (i.e. production, customer support) as needed.Provide stress analysis for the repair/acceptance of damaged structures.Perform monitoring/guidance/support of Sub-contracting firms providing structure analysis work to Airbus.Your boarding pass:Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.~1 year total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.MRO/Fleet Engineering experience is preferred.Position requires knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), F&DT, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part25, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) and Google Suite (GMail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) required.Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability.Ability to write reports and business correspondence effectively.Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures preferred.Knowledge of Airbus stress/fatigue manuals and tools preferred.Demonstrated problem solving ability.Must be able to communication effectively in English (verbal and written)Conversational in French and/or German is a plus, but not required.Candidate should be comfortable working for extending periods of time using computers and in an office environment.Up to ~10 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirementsAuthorized to Work in the USTake your career to a new level and apply online now!This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type: Agency / TemporaryExperience Level: ProfessionalRemote Type: On-siteJob Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis
JF-EN-ENAirbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .
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Location: Wichita, KS
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Company: Airbus
Job description: Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at
(English) (Spanish)Job Description:Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Static Stress Engineer to join our Repair Solutions department based in Wichita, Kansas.Job Summary:As a Static Stress Engineer you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for quality justifications from a static stress point of view in a timely manner. Duties include performing static analysis for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with design and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).Meet the team:Our Engineers have the privilege of working on complex, highly engineered machines and are involved at all stages of the aircraft life cycle, from product development to manufacturing and direct support to our airline customers. If you’re interested in designing, creating, and testing the present and future of Airbus products across the globe, join our mission to connect the world.Your working environment:Located on the Wichita State University (WSU) innovation campus is Airbus’ first dedicated engineering facility outside of Europe.Your challenges:Create high quality integrated and certified engineering repair solutions that are simple to routine in nature for the airlines and internal customers within given time scales.Perform stress/strength analyses to assess that structural integrity requirements have been met using standard hand and computer methods. Assignments include structural sizing/documentation and subsequent certification documents for in-service fleet support.Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions for the airline customer.Liaise with Principal and Senior Static Engineers in order to ensure that methods, assumptions, data and procedures reflect on-going developments.Ensure that the final repair solution brings the aircraft back into an airworthy condition.Identify local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.Ensure all tasks and activities required are executed to planned time scales.Provide responses for simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.Together with other Repair Design and Fatigue Engineers, be a member of an integrated engineering team, ensuring its strategy, policy and direction is maintained.Analyze and Validate metallic structures for static & fatigue strength according to validated methods.Ensure adherence to regulations, relevant design principles, processes, methods and manufacturing capabilities guidelines.Define, interpret and validate tests.Interface and communicate with relevant stakeholders.Provide relevant input to design for the creation of drawings for manufacture and support to other functions (i.e. production, customer support) as needed.Provide stress analysis for the repair/acceptance of damaged structures.Perform monitoring/guidance/support of Sub-contracting firms providing structure analysis work to Airbus.Your boarding pass:Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.~1 year total analysis experience in airframe design/repair programs.MRO/Fleet Engineering experience is preferred.Position requires knowledge of classical and numerical (Finite Element) stress analysis methods.Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.Experience in airframe design (metallic & composites), F&DT, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part25, Certification, CATIA, NASTRAN, and PATRAN, is desired.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint) and Google Suite (GMail, Docs, Sheets, Slides) required.Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and adaptability.Ability to write reports and business correspondence effectively.Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.Working knowledge of all Airbus Structures preferred.Knowledge of Airbus stress/fatigue manuals and tools preferred.Demonstrated problem solving ability.Must be able to communication effectively in English (verbal and written)Conversational in French and/or German is a plus, but not required.Candidate should be comfortable working for extending periods of time using computers and in an office environment.Up to ~10 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirementsAuthorized to Work in the USTake your career to a new level and apply online now!This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company: Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type: Agency / TemporaryExperience Level: ProfessionalRemote Type: On-siteJob Family: Structure & Dynamic Systems Analysis
JF-EN-ENAirbus provides equal opportunities to all individuals seeking assignment with Airbus without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which the company has facilities. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. This assignment description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to .
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