NIAR Consultant - Design Engineer - Structure and Systems

Department

NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team

Wichita, KS-WSU Mc Connell

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 research center in the United States, 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 Design Engineer to join our growing,innovative team. This position will be an independent contractorconsulting as a Design Engineer with NIAR to support variousdiverse customer programs. This person will support design tasks across structural elements, systems installations, and engineeringdeliverables throughout the product lifecycle. They will executechanges to CAD models, drawings, and other documents in support ofthe product, participate in trade studies, create and maintain ICDs(interface control documents), and coordinate with customers.

Sometravel may be required.

• Designs and substantiates structure, mechanical systems, and interior components on various company projects and programs acrossthe entire lifecycle of design and development.
• Design activity includes primary structure, flight test and development structure, instrumentation, flight controls, ECS,secondary structures, interiors, control surfaces, special missionequipment, prototype development, etc.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as designdatasets, change requests, and engineering reports.

• Ability to work on-site 80% of the time
• This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement ofbeing a “U.S. Citizen”.
• Bachelor or above degree in engineering technical discipline with two (2) years’ experience
• Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs onschedule
• Experience in 3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5, Siemens NX,Solidworks)
• Familiarity with NASA and/or FAA structural design standards
• Experience with airframe structure, systems, or interior design using appropriate CAD workbenches
• Experience developing and modifying 3D models & drawings orMBD datasets
• Familiar with GD&T, design fundamentals, and ASME standardsY
  14.5, Y14.31, Y14.37, and Y14.41
• Proficiency of GD&T tolerance application
• Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel,PowerPoint).
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Domestic travel up to 10 % may be required

• Knowledge of applicable industry system specifications such asARP 4754, AS 50881, DO-160

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