Defense Structural Analysis Engineer 4

Company: Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc.
Location: Wichita
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING.

1st shift

Key Accountabilities:

Apply knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., materials technology, finite element modeling, static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, structural testing, etc.) to determine structural adequacy for customer requirements and regulatory compliance; and to collaborate on structural design, manufacturing, and post-delivery of products

Qualifications

Requirements:

• This role requires US Citizenship
• Must be a Natural Born Citizen of the United States
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Employment start date would be determined based upon program need and obtaining clearance.
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
• Working knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
• Advanced thinking and problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Candidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Wichita, KS area
• Requires educational credentials meeting the Spirit classification standards for engineers and typically 9 to 13 years' experience in a stress or structural analysis engineering classification or a Master's degree with 7 to 11 years' experience in a stress or structural analysis engineering classification, or a PhD degree with 4 to 8 years' experience in a stress or structural analysis engineering classification
• Bachelor's of Science in in Aerospace, Civil, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited University

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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