Spirit AeroSystems
Defense - Research & Technical Engineer
Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, Kansas, United States, 67232
Overview
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 (On-Site)
Key Accountabilities
High energy, self-starter, with applicable knowledge of composite development techniques and manufacturing processes
Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes, and advanced technologies for new aerostructures
Develops concepts through the initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation and is able to progress a project thru to completion
Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
Develops future factory vision, concepts, and options
Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches upfront
Authors test reports and certification plans
Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
Performs trade studies for design alternatives
Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans both independently and collaboratively
Works in concert with other key departments to align and advance research plans, report on status, and deliver findings
Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages (i.e. bid and proposal)
Hands-on experience with a variety of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite materials manufacturing processes, including hand layup, compression molding, and vacuum bagging
Required Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience in an engineering classification / position
Level 1: 0-2 years of experience
Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Security Clearance
Composites with AFP knowledge and experience
Proficiency in CATIA or other 3D CAD modeling software
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Team player
Detail-oriented
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.
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.
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Responsibilities Location: Wichita, KS (On-Site)
Key Accountabilities
High energy, self-starter, with applicable knowledge of composite development techniques and manufacturing processes
Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes, and advanced technologies for new aerostructures
Develops concepts through the initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation and is able to progress a project thru to completion
Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
Develops future factory vision, concepts, and options
Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches upfront
Authors test reports and certification plans
Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
Performs trade studies for design alternatives
Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans both independently and collaboratively
Works in concert with other key departments to align and advance research plans, report on status, and deliver findings
Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages (i.e. bid and proposal)
Hands-on experience with a variety of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite materials manufacturing processes, including hand layup, compression molding, and vacuum bagging
Required Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program
Experience in an engineering classification / position
Level 1: 0-2 years of experience
Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval
Preferred Qualifications
Active DoD Security Clearance
Composites with AFP knowledge and experience
Proficiency in CATIA or other 3D CAD modeling software
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Team player
Detail-oriented
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.
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.
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