# Stress Engineer - Defense

**Company:** [SOGECLAIR](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/rUYAf59H96MxpXCS6WXu66.md)
**Location:** Wichita, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Sogeclair Digital Engineering

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## Description

-   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

-   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.