Stress Analyst Engineer II - Appleton, WI
by Gulfstream
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Date Posted
August 29, 2026
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
Negotiable
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Application Deadline
September 28, 2026
Description
Stress Analyst Engineer II - Appleton, WI in GAC Appleton
Unique Skills
Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.
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Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated individuals who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.
Benefits
Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
- Retirement savings plan
Visit outsidegulfstream.com/benefits to learn more about our benefits plans.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Performing stress analysis and related activities for new and derivative designs of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new aircraft.
- Reviewing engineering models and drawings.
- Preparing load calculations, finite element models, and writing stress reports in collaboration with the Structural Engineering group and Structural AR's providing approvals.
- Design analysis for custom cabinetry such as galleys, lavatories, closets, and other storage compartments, interior peripheries, water/waste systems, entertainment equipment installations, and seating installations.
- Analyzing airframe modifications to meet requirements of interior installation.
- Conducting aircraft level analysis such as decompression and floor loading analysis.
- Utilizing Classical hand analysis and Finite Element Modeling using FEMAP with Nastran.
Requirements
Candidates should have:
- A sufficient knowledge of AutoCAD and CATIA V5 CAD tools to adequately review engineering designs.
- FEA experience with FEMAP preferred.
Assignments are executed under the direction of the Engineering Lead or Group Head to meet engineering, certification, and manufacturing schedules. Analysis methods and design standards to be employed are consistent with company standards and accepted methods. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the job description and as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months related engineering experience. Experience credit will be considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 years for a Master's and 4 years for a PhD in a field applicable to the job position.
Position Purpose: Performs engineering work related to the investigation and the solution of technical problems associated with research, design, development, service and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- Solves typical engineering problems within assigned discipline.
- Provides technical assistance to engineering staff and contributes to completion of project milestones.
- Responsible for a complex engineering assignment, or a full project of lesser complexity.
- Follows established schedules while developing plans for engineering assignments.
- Obtains appropriate level of supervisor approvals for work accuracy and adequacy.
- Proficiently applies company/organization policies and procedures.
Additional Functions:
- Actively works to improve daily processes, and ensures all work meets customer requirements.
- Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge of developments and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in assigned field of expertise.
Perform other duties as assigned. Other Requirements:
- The level of technical skills and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.
- Applies knowledge to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity, using a combination of judgment with defined practices and procedures.
- Failure to achieve results, or erroneous decisions or recommendations, may cause delays in program schedules and/or allocation of additional resources.
- Ability to convey technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
- Contacts are primarily within the organization, with occasional customer contacts on routine issues.
- Works under general supervision for routine tasks of minor complexity.
- With supervision/mentorship, can coordinate the activities for lower level engineering staff.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 231406
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 09/11/2026
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