NIAR Consultant - Senior Design Engineer- Structures Job Wichita area,Kansas USA,Engineering

Position: NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Design Engineer- Structures

Department

NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team

Campus Location

Wichita, KS-WSU Mc Connell

Job Summary:

Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name foritself as the most capable university-based aviation researchcenter in the United States by providing research, design, testing,certification and training to the aviation manufacturing industry,government agencies, educational entities and other clients thatcan benefit from our services.

NIAR is looking for a talented Senior Systems Design Engineer-Structures to support diverse customer programs.

Responsibilities include:

Developing detail and modification design concepts through final design. Designs will meet contractual/producibilityrequirements for end item deliverables including structuralmodifications, mechanical components, and primary and secondarystructural detail/installation design for development and production purposes. Tasks may also include airframe structuralconfiguration layouts, final installations, preliminary sizing,joint layouts and detail part design utilizing metallic andcomposite materials within the CAD system.
CAD models, drawings and other documents in support of the product, participating in trade studies, creating and maintainingICDs (interface control documents), and coordination with customers.
Technical excellence and adherence to schedule of assignmentarea.
Design activity includes primary structure, flight test and development structure, special mission equipment, and prototypedevelopment.
Ability to discuss designs and issues with customers, includingmetallic/composite part design, systems integration, materials,finishes, and processes.
Candidate should be able to discuss designs and issues with customers, including metallic/composite part design, systems integration, materials, finishes, and processes.

Qualifications/

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to work on-site 80% of the time
This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlledtechnologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employmentunder U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement ofbeing a “U.S. Citizen”.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, aerospace orrelated discipline with 10 years of experience
High proficiency with 3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5,Siemens NX, Solidworks)
Familiarity with NASA and/or FAA structural design standards
Experience with airframe structure design, special missionmodification design, and prototypes
Experience developing and modifying 3D models & drawings aswell as MBD designs
Strong understanding of GD&T, design fundamentals, and ASMEstandards (Y14.5, Y14.31, Y14.37, Y14.41)
Proficiency in GD&T tolerance application and experience with statistical stack-up analysis
Experience with designing metallic and composite parts usingthe appropriate CAD workbenches
Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel,PowerPoint).
Professional and diplomatic demeanor
Strong sense of accountability and integrity
Excellent writing and communication skills
Domestic travel up to 10 % may be required
Experience in technical leadership and mentoring of interns andjunior engineers
Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs onschedule

Preferred Experience:

Experience leading small teams and/or as technicalspecialist
Experience creating structural/mechanical layouts and concept designs
Aircraft support/MRB experience
Experience with customer-facing role.

All services will be provided as an independent contractor,pursuant to a Professional Services Agreement, which must beexecuted prior to being assigned any work.

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