Aerospace Design Engineer

Aerospace Design Engineer

This opportunity is under an open ended contract. As a Design Engineer you will support the airline in-service fleet on repairs of aircraft structure and is responsible for the creation of quality repair solutions in a timely manner from a Design point of view. Duties include performing design efforts for both metallic and non-metallic parts while working in close collaboration with static stress and fatigue colleagues to provide repair solutions. Methods include the use of multiple applications to research aircraft configurations and develop efficient repair solutions to satisfy airworthiness requirements and customers (Airlines/MROs).

Your challenges:

• Perform simple/routine analyses to verify repair tasks.
• Review and interpret damage reports of aircraft structures from the Maintenance Repair Organization and verify repair solutions with support.
• Collaborate with F&DT, Design and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum solutions. Perform functional and technical tasks with guidance.
• Create or modify technical documents such as: Technical Communications, Technical Dispositions, Repair Instructions, Repair Drawings etc. within various Airbus computer based applications with high quality and efficiency.
• Provide responses to simple to routine repair queries by giving guidance as required within Airbus Operations and Customer Services in a clear and concise manner.
• Understand the priorities of assignments and how this affects workflow.
• Effectively communicate issues, solutions, ideas, and status of current work to supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis and mechanics of materials is required.
• 5+ years experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.
• Candidates should be comfortable working for extended periods of time using computers and in an office environment.
• Ability to interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and bill of material systems.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair shop practices, equipment and capabilities.
• A strong computer background, including MS Office application experience (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail).
• Up to ~10 % Domestic and very limited possible international travel, subject to additional based on customer / project requirements
• Authorized to Work in the US
• Onsite a minimum of 60% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.

Additional Information

Here's a heads-up of the upcoming steps:

1. Phone Interview with Recruiter: We'll begin with an introductory call to discuss your background and interest in the role. Please make sure to add your correct phone number. You will hear from us soon.
2. Interview with the Hiring Manager
3. Offer Letter: We´ll extend you an offer and start the onboarding process.
4. Background Check & DOT Drug Screen: This step involves conducting a comprehensive background check, which includes reviewing criminal history, and other relevant records. Additionally, a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening will be carried out to ensure compliance with federal regulations for safety-sensitive positions
5. You start your next challenge!