Principal Stress Engineer

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft seeks a Principal Stress Engineer to support production concessions of aircraft structures, delivering quality justifications from a static stress perspective. The role involves performing stress analysis on metallic and non‑metallic parts, collaborating closely with design teams to develop efficient, airworthiness‑compliant solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Autonomously conduct complex stress calculations for metallic, composite and hybrid structures to assess design solutions for non‑conformities, repairs, reworks and modifications.
• Ensure Airbus methods, processes and procedures are followed and maintain technical signature delegation for primary and secondary structures.
• Liaise with design, manufacturing, quality and other stakeholders to integrate stress requirements and provide optimum solutions.
• Check, approve or pre‑approve stress justifications for non‑conformities or modifications.
• Mentor other engineers in metallic and non‑metallic structural repairs and drive continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil or related engineering.
• Minimum 13 years of experience in stress analysis of airframe structures.
• In‑depth knowledge of classical hand calculations and finite‑element methods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team, with strong communication skills in English.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Required skills

• Stress analysis (metallic, composite, hybrid structures)
• Finite‑Element Analysis tools (NASTRAN, PATRAN)
• CAD software (CATIA)
• Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)
• Knowledge of airframe design, SRM, MRB, FAR/JAR/CS/Part‑21 certification requirements

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and incentive compensation, including profit‑sharing and ESOP.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, holidays and generous parental leave.
• Retirement savings plan and access to up to 10,000+ e‑learning courses for professional development.
• Opportunities for national and international mobility within Airbus.