Job Description
Summary Statement: Applies extensive knowledge of principles, theories and concepts and industry practices and standards related to the design, development, testing, manufacturing and certification of aircraft structures, component parts and related component systems and subsystems for operational aircraft.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Develops solutions to a variety of complex or unusual problems or assignments requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Originates and/or modifies engineering protocols related to the design and development of aircraft structures, power plant component parts, mechanical and electrical systems and subsystems for commercial, military, executive, general aviation, or special purpose applications on operational aircraft. Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop design for products. Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal. Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design. Designs and develops structural, power plant and other operational and structural components that are use in operating aircraft. This includes producing or computer aided drawings and engineering reports. Designs and develops analytical programs concerned with ground or flight-testing, or development of acoustic, thermodynamic, or propulsion systems. Tests models, prototypes, subassemblies, or production items to study and evaluate operational characteristics and effects of stress imposed during actual or simulated operational conditions. May function as Project Manager on large projects or significant portions of very large projects. Provides technical leadership and oversight to the assigned engineering staff. May function as the single point of contact for customers on assigned projects. Represents the Company to current customers or vendors on technical matters related to the job assignment or technical specialty.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Formal Education, Training, Professional Certification and Work Experience:
Technical Bachelor level degree in Engineering or the sciences or equivalent and six (6) plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communication and Special Skills:
Communicate effectively using electronic media and in written and verbal forms. Make telephone and direct personal contact with internal and external personnel and make formal presentations to small or large groups. Competent in the use of standard software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Skills and Work Requirements:
US Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Catia/V5. Structural Design and Mechanical Composite Design. SMARTEAM model management system.
