Job Information -

• Software Safety Standards & Requirements

  • Apply software safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, AMCOM 385-17, Joint Software Safety Engineering Handbook) throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards from initial concept through qualification testing.

• Civil & Defense Safety Process

  • Demonstrate familiarity with civil safety processes: SAE ARP-4761 and ARP-4754.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with defense safety processes: MIL-STD-882.

• SAE ARP4761 Analyses

  • Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments (AFHA/SFHA)
  • Aircraft and System Safety Assessments (PASA, PSSA, ASA, SSA)
  • Particular Risk Analysis (PRA)
  • Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA)
  • Common Mode Analysis (CMA)

• MIL-STD-882 Analyses

  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Operational & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA)
  • Health Hazard Analysis (HHA)
  • System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA)
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analyses (FMECA)
  • Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

• Model-Based Systems & Safety Analysis

  • Utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and model-based safety analysis (MBSA) principles (experience or training is desired).

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex functional systems issues.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Brief leadership and customers on technical findings and recommendations.

• Aircraft Systems Knowledge

  • Possess technical and functional understanding of aircraft and aircraft systems.
  • Operational understanding of aircraft, aircraft systems, and related support systems is highly desirable.

Overview

We are seeking a Stress Engineer to join our aviation manufacturing team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis and stress calculations for new and existing aircraft components and assemblies. Your work will contribute to safe and efficient aircraft designs, supporting our commitment to quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis:
  • Perform detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, and damage tolerance) on aircraft structures using classical hand calculation methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Design Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with design engineers to optimize component designs for weight, strength, and performance requirements.
• Material Selection:
  • Recommend appropriate materials and manufacturing processes based on stress requirements, cost considerations, and project timelines.
• Compliance & Certification:
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant aviation regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) and collaborate with certification authorities throughout the approval process.
• Documentation:
  • Generate clear and concise technical reports, stress notes, and other documentation to capture analysis results and support internal and external reviews.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance analysis methods, tools, and practices, contributing to increased efficiency and reliability in the engineering process.
• Collaboration & Mentoring:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to resolve technical issues.
  • Share technical knowledge and mentor junior team members.