Job Title: Stress Engineer
Job Description

The Structures Engineer, also known as Stress Engineer or Fatigue and Damage Tolerance Engineer, will be responsible for, and involved in defense and special missions projects. Duties may include development of new features on current production aircraft, field support of legacy aircraft, ongoing line support, and aftermarket product enhancements. Responsible for ensuring the aircraft is structurally sound throughout the operating envelope and ensuring that the airframe is both durable (free from cracks) and tolerant of the unexpected damage that might occur during its operational life.

Hard SkillsAdvanced structural analysisMaterial selectionConfiguration and sizing for new airframe structuresProduction and field supportDesign evaluationsStructural test procedures developmentTechnical discussions on certification issuesRoot cause analysis of complex failuresSupport of accident investigationsSoft SkillsTechnical collaborationDetailed note-keepingCustomer service supportJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Wichita, Kansas.

Work Environment

M-F 7-4pm in engineering office setting

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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