Spirit AeroSystems · 3 hours ago
Structural Design Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $178K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company that specializes in designing and building commercial aerostructures. The Structural Design Engineer will apply engineering principles to develop and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of engineering and physical science principles, materials, and tools in a collaborative environment to develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs for performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. Areas of expertise may include primary and secondary structure design, payloads design, and lofting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited program
Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
Level 4: greater than 10 years of experience
Candidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Wichita, KS area
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
Working knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
Advanced thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience in or knowledge of CATIA V5, NX, or 3DX
Basic understanding of aircraft structures
Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
Problem solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with partners in quality, manufacturing, and operations to determine where engineering changes are necessary
Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of employees
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Benefits
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
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Patrick M. Shanahan
President & Chief Executive Officer
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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