Lead Stress Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Stress Engineer is an onsite role based in Ladoga, IN, with 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. The role exists to bridge the gap between engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments while performing critical structural analysis. It contributes to the team's goals by ensuring design specifications are implemented correctly and resolving production issues to maintain schedule and quality standards.

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.
• Review and disposition non-conforming conditions on parts and assemblies.
• Develop designs that meet program requirements for weight, cost, and quality.
• Provide real-time support to manufacturing teams to resolve build issues.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

ladoga in

saab

aerospace

stress engineering

mrb

fea

catia v5

composite structures

$115.7k-$150.5k/yr

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of experience in an Aerospace Stress engineering role and proficiency in FEA, 3DX, and Catia V5.

About the employer

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