Engineer the Strength Behind Flight – Join Us as a Structural Analysis Engineer

Ready to shape the future of aviation from the inside out? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace organization to hire a Structural Analysis Engineer who will play a vital role in ensuring aircraft safety, reliability, and performance. If you’re driven by technical excellence and want your work to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

About the Role

As a Structural Analysis Engineer, you will apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate and ensure the structural integrity of aerospace systems. Your expertise will directly support design, manufacturing, and in-service performance—helping deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality aircraft solutions.

Location: Wichita, KS

Schedule: Monday–Friday (Must be able to work any shift as needed)

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (12 months)

Pay Rate: $89.28 per hour

What You’ll Do

In this highly technical role, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle:

• Perform structural analysis using industry methods including finite element modeling (FEM), static and fatigue analysis
  
• Evaluate damage tolerance, vibration, and thermal performance of aircraft structures
  
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards
  
• Collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and engineering teams to optimize structural solutions
  
• Support structural testing and validation efforts
  
• Analyze materials and structural behavior to identify risks and recommend improvements
  
• Contribute to both development and post-delivery support of aerospace products
  
• Document findings and present technical analysis and recommendations
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
  
• 5–8 years of experience with BS, 3–6 years with MS, or 0–3 years with PhD in structural analysis or related field
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
    
  • Structural mechanics and materials technology
    
  • Fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
    
  
  
  
• Ability to interpret engineering data and apply analytical methods to solve complex problems
  
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or aviation engineering environments
  
• Familiarity with structural testing and certification processes
  
• Knowledge of industry tools and software used in structural analysis
  
• Experience supporting cross-functional engineering teams
  

Why Join Us

At PDS Tech Commercial, you’re not just taking a role—you’re contributing to something bigger.

• Impactful Engineering Work: Help ensure the safety and performance of next-generation aircraft
  
• Innovative Environment: Collaborate with top professionals in a cutting-edge aerospace setting
  
• Career Growth: Build valuable experience with a recognized aviation leader
  
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a strong hourly rate for your expertise
  
• Dynamic Challenges: Work on complex, meaningful projects that push your skills forward
  

Take Your Engineering Career to New Heights

If you’re passionate about structural integrity, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to contribute to the future of aviation, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help engineer the foundation of flight.

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