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Department:
NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team
Campus Location:
Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell
Job Summary:
Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research
(NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself 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 that can benefit from our services.
NIAR is looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our growing,
innovative team. This position will be an independent contractor
consulting as a Design Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse
customer programs. This person will support design tasks across
structural elements, systems installations, and engineering deliverables
throughout the product lifecycle. They will execute changes to CAD
models, drawings, and other documents in support of the product,
participate in trade studies, create and maintain ICDs (interface
control documents), and coordinate with customers. Some travel may be
required.
Responsibilities:
Designs and substantiates structure, mechanical systems, and
interior components on various company projects and programs across
the 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 mission
equipment, prototype development, etc.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as design
datasets, change requests, and engineering reports.
Requirements:
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 of
being 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 on
schedule
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 or MBD
datasets
Familiar with GD&T, design fundamentals, and ASME standards Y14.5,
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
Desired Skills/Experience:
Knowledge of applicable industry system specifications such as ARP
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.
