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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Stress Analyst Engineer I to join their engineering team in Appleton, WI. In this role you will support stress and structural analysis for interior outfitting and related aircraft modifications. You will work under the direction of engineering leads to help ensure components meet engineering, certification, and manufacturing requirements.

• Perform stress analysis for interior furnishings and amenities (galleys, lavatories, closets, storage, peripheries, seating, entertainment systems).
• Review engineering models and drawings to establish load cases and design assumptions.
• Prepare load calculations, hand analyses, finite element models (FEM), and formal stress reports.
• Build and run FEA models and post-process results using FEMAP with Nastran (or equivalent tools).
• Support aircraft-level analysis tasks such as decompression and floor loading studies when required.
• Collaborate with Structural Engineering, Structural AR approvers, and manufacturing stakeholders to resolve design and certification issues.
• Follow company procedures and standards; document findings and recommend design changes as needed.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related curriculum, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry-level: 0–18 months of relevant experience; some prior stress analysis exposure preferred.
• Familiarity with stress analysis fundamentals (classical hand methods and FEA).
• Basic CAD experience; exposure to CATIA V5 is preferred.
• FEA experience with FEMAP and Nastran is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to document technical work clearly.
• Ability to work under close supervision, follow established procedures, and meet schedule commitments.

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Nice to Have

• Prior experience in an aircraft OEM completions or interiors environment.
• Practical experience preparing stress reports and communicating with certification teams.
• A proactive attitude toward process improvement and continuous learning.

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Benefits & Work Details

• Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision starting day 1; retirement savings plan).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Shift: First shift.
• Percentage of travel: Up to 25%.
• Number of openings: 2.
• Visa sponsorship: Confidential Client does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless you are a currently sponsored Confidential Client employee.

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Additional Information

• This role requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Work is performed under supervision; timely completion supports program schedules.
• Responsibilities and tasks may be adjusted to meet business needs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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