Lead Stress Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Stress Engineer is an onsite role based in Idaville, IN, offering a salary range of $115,700 to $150,500 per year. This position supports the manufacturing of the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft for the United States Air Force. This role functions in both an MRB/Liaison and stress engineering capacity, serving as a critical link between engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments. The engineer is responsible for performing structural analyses, resolving production issues, and ensuring design specifications are met throughout the manufacturing process.

What you'll do

• Perform static and DaDT structural analyses of metallic and composite airframe structures.
• Act as the primary contact between design engineering and manufacturing to resolve production concerns.
• Review and disposition non-conforming conditions on parts and assemblies.
• Develop designs that meet program requirements for cost, weight, and quality.
• Collaborate with international design teams and local manufacturing personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

idaville in

saab

aerospace

stress engineering

mrb

structural analysis

fea

catia

$115k-$150k/yr

onsite

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer contributions, tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and generous paid time off.

Why this role

Focuses on both MRB/Liaison and stress engineering, supporting the T-7A Redhawk program.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.