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Spirit AeroSystems · 1 month ago

Defense - Product Development & Research Engineer

Wichita, KS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $144K/yr

0+ years exp

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, focusing on the defense and space marketplace. The role involves conceiving new product designs and manufacturing processes for aerostructures, and managing projects through their full life cycle.

AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

High energy, self-starter, with applicable knowledge of composite development techniques and manufacturing processes

Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes, and advanced technologies for new aerostructures

Develops concepts through the initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation and is able to progress a project thru to completion

Understands full life cycle requirements for product development

Develops future factory vision, concepts, and options

Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches upfront

Authors test reports and certification plans

Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability

Performs trade studies for design alternatives

Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans both independently and collaboratively

Works in concert with other key departments to align and advance research plans, report on status, and deliver findings

Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages (i.e. bid and proposal)

Hands-on experience with a variety of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite materials manufacturing processes, including hand layup, compression molding, and vacuum bagging

Qualification

Composite development techniques3D CAD modeling softwareDoD Security ClearanceMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringTeam playerDetail-oriented

Required

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Experience in an engineering classification / position

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval