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University of Missouri-Kansas City · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer II, Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy, 96141

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is home to the Missouri Institute for Defense and Energy, a research institute dedicated to solving real-world problems. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to work on Unmanned Aircraft Systems and collaborate on defense, energy, and health-related projects.

E-LearningEducationTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as one of the UAS pilots and UAS pilot trainers for fixed wing and multirotor UAS

Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in UAS design, fabrication, and testing research to support government customers

Develop, submit, and coordinate UAS exemption, COAs, etc., with the FAA in support of Group 2 and 3 UAS operations

Design, fabricate, and test UAS and robotics-related systems in support of government contracts

Documentation including but not limited to technical reports and briefings as required

Work and communicate well within one or more teams

Strong communication, both verbal and written, and organizational/time-management skills

Interface with multiple engineering and non-engineering cross-functional team members

Qualification

UAS designFabricationUAS policiesRegulationsUAS Part 107 certificationRadar systemsComposite moldLayupsUAS payload integrationFAA Private Pilot licenseProposal writingTechnical reportingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

UAS Part 107 remote pilot certification

Ability to acquire and maintain a United States security clearance

Preferred

A master's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field

At least 3 years of experience (during or after degree acquisition) from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

FAA Private Pilot license

Familiarity with UAS, Ardupilot/PX4 flight stacks, UAS design, and UAS flight testing

Familiarity with UAS regulations (Part 107, new Part 108 proposed rules, COAs, etc.)

Experience in Department of Defense UAS/aviation research and development contracts

Experience with proposal writing and subsequent project execution

Experience with radar systems, radar cross section measurements, composite layups

A passion for solving high-impact, real-world problems

The ability to operate in agile and dynamic working environments as a core team player and independent individual

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Kansas City

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UMKC, Kansas City’s only R1 public research university, is part of the University of Missouri System.

Founded in 1929

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.umkc.edu/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$3.4M

Key Investors

US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentNational Institute of Standards and Technology

2023-11-09Grant· $2M

2023-04-20Grant· $0.15M

2022-09-20Grant· $0.5M