Structural Design Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value attributed to a prestigious role in aerospace engineering with robust growth potential and a solid educational requirement.
- Prestigious roles in a leading aerospace company
- Excellent growth opportunities in engineering
- Innovative work environment in aircraft design
Pros
- High demand for aerospace engineers with engineering degrees
- Clear career path with significant upward mobility
- Work with innovative aerospace designs and technologies
Cons
- Experience requirements may limit entry for some candidates
- Possibly high pressure to meet project deadlines
- Requires relocation to Wichita, KS
Who it's for
Entry to Senior level • On-site
Good fit
- Recent engineering graduates in aerospace
- Mid-level professionals with relevant experience
- Individuals passionate about aircraft design and innovation
Not recommended for
- Candidates with no engineering expertise
- Individuals not interested in relocation
- Those seeking low-pressure work environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.
Responsibilities
Location: Wichita, KS
Key Accountabilities:
- Apply knowledge of engineering and physical science principles, materials, and tools in a collaborative environment to develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs for performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Areas of expertise may include primary and secondary structure design, payloads design, and lofting.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited program
- Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
- Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
- Level 4: greater than 10 years of experience
- Candidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Wichita, KS area
- Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
- Working knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
- Advanced thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in or knowledge of CATIA V5, NX, or 3DX
- Basic understanding of aircraft structures
- Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with partners in quality, manufacturing, and operations to determine where engineering changes are necessary
- Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of employees
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
