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Structural Analysis Engineer

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-15535 Category Engineering Post Date Oct. 02, 2025
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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.

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.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of solutions to technical problems at the program or business unit level
  • Apply knowledge of engineering methods and tools to the solution of problems of wide range, difficulty and complexity
  • Support the integration of cross functional issues (cost, weight, schedule, safety, technical issues) into the product
  • Research and develop material and processes from abstract concepts to functional products.
  • Develop concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
  • Lead or assist with preparing and presenting technical reviews
  • Lead or assist in the development of technical training programs
  • Periodically work special assignments
  • Collaborate with technical experts regarding approach to complex analysis tasks.

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering or other related course of study obtained from an ABET accredited Engineering program
  • Experience in a stress or structural analysis engineering classification / position
    • Level 1: 0-2 years of experience
    • Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
    • Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
    • Level 4: greater than 10 years of experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships
  • Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Must be able to work on-site in Wichita, KS

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in manufacturing or aerospace


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.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.


Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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