Job Description Summary Statement:
Applies advanced 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 moderate complexity or unusual engineering or technical problems or assignments requiring judgment and ingenuity to work within current engineering protocols to design, develop and analyze 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. Analyzes and interprets engineering proposals to develop design for products. Reviews project documentation and proposed product specifications to determine design approaches. Confers with Project Management to clarify or resolve problems. Designs and develops structural, power plant and other operational and structural components that are used in operating aircraft. This includes producing or assisting in the production of 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Formal Education, Training, Professional Certification and Work Experience:
Technical Bachelor level degree in Engineering or the sciences or equivalent and three (3) to six (6) 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 Candidate will have experience with composite materials. Hands on experience with all levels of the organization will be required to resolve problems. Candidate will develop written test plans and reports as well as completing the required testing. Experience in a manufacturing and repair environment is a plus.
