Lead Stress Engineer (Aerospace)

Job overview

The Lead Stress Engineer is an onsite role based in Lizton, IN, with a compensation range of $115,700 to $150,500 per year. This position supports the T-7A Redhawk military trainer aircraft manufacturing program at Saab's flagship facility. The role serves as a critical link between engineering, manufacturing, and quality departments, focusing on MRB/Liaison duties and structural analysis. The engineer ensures design integrity and resolves production issues to maintain schedule and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Perform static and DaDT structural analyses of airframe structures
• develop designs meeting program requirements
• derive applied loads and perform weight/stiffness optimization
• disposition non-conforming parts
• act as primary contact between design and manufacturing
• interpret engineering drawings
• provide real-time production support
• investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

lizton in

saab

aerospace

stress engineer

mrb

fea

catia v5

$115k-$150k

engineering

defense

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• tuition and student loan assistance
• paid time off
• disability coverage
• employee stock purchase plan.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of aerospace stress engineering experience and proficiency in FEA, 3DX, and Catia V5.

About the employer

Saab is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Manufacturing. Sector: 33.