Stress Engineer

Overview

EXPLEO GROUP USA is currently looking for a Stress Engineer (Metallic/Composite, Fuselage, Structure) to join our team for an exciting new opportunity in Wichita, KS.

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are a talent incubator. The time you spend at Expleo will turbo-charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi-disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues. Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting-edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Let’s change the game together.

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 the structural design change efforts.
• Review and analyze design changes.
• Check to fatigue/static/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 lead, suppliers, and technical management personnel to assure that the design meets or exceeds the project deliverables and complies with the regulatory requirements.
• Participate in regularly scheduled design reviews and is responsible for presenting stress findings and challenging design solutions.
• Compile and generate progress reports to convey deliverable objectives.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing work assignments.

 Qualifications: 

• Degree required
• A minimum of a BS in Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical, Design, Structural etc.)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Aerospace Stress Engineering
• Prior experience using analysis methods/tools
• Experience with both Composite and Metallic structures
• Must have past Boeing experience.
• Experience in static (FE and free body), fatigue and transient analysis, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus.
• Able to perform detailed stress analysis using classical hand calculations/analysis as well as Finite Element methods
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials.
• Able to utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project PC tools
• Position requires in-depth knowledge of Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

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
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Benefits Package – including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Team Culture – A workplace that values continuous learning and professional growth

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.

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

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Benefits

We offer:  

• A professional and dynamic work setting
• Cutting-edge industrial projects that will advance your career

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