Spirit AeroSystems · 22 hours ago
Defense - Associate Weights Engineer
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$76K/yr - $117K/yr
2+ years expSpirit AeroSystems, Inc. is a subsidiary of The Boeing Company focusing on the defense and space marketplace. The Associate Weights Engineer will analyze and forecast the weight, balance, and mass properties of aerospace vehicles while optimizing design criteria and mission performance.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Apply knowledge of systems engineering and physical science principles in order to analyze and forecast the weight, balance, and mass properties of aerospace vehicles
Apply knowledge of physical properties of engineering materials, actual weighing techniques, and standard sections in order to optimize weights design criteria and mission performance
Ability to estimate, calculate, accurately measure, and verify mass, weight, and stiffness of components and assemblies
Ability to generate weight reports, weights accounting, and support system weight design optimization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
2+ years working as an engineer in a related field
Mass Properties experience
Experience with 3D solid modeling software applications (e.g. NX, Catia, CADD)
Experience with three-dimensional parametric modeling using NX/Teamcenter or CATIA/ENOVIA methods and tools
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred
5+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Spirit AeroSystems
Spirit AeroSystems is a manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and business or regional jets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
Kansas Department of Commerce
2024-07-01Acquired
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2023-11-07Post Ipo Equity· $200M
Leadership Team
Irene Esteves
Chief Financial Officer
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