Description:

An Aerospace Structures Engineer will be involved in any/all stages of product life cycle, from inception through retirement, including testing and analysis activities including FEA, physical assembly/prototyping, production support, and technical support for currently fielded designs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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Lead the development of new and innovative aerospace structural products for defense applications.

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Application of engineering principles for the design and development of new parts and products, as well as improvement and or modification of existing parts and products.

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Performance of R&D activities for concept exploration and to identify feasibility of new products, and further determine whether those products fit within the capabilities and competencies of the company.

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Create, or assist in the creation of, specification documents for parts, products, or systems.

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Execution of Design and Development projects in accordance with Dillon Aero ISO quality procedure.

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Establish and carry out Verification and Validation plans, activities, and/or test activities to ensure design success and suitability.

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Coordinate, carry out, and participate in design review activities.

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Creation of complete and thorough technical data packages of parts and assemblies to include Engineering/Manufacturing Drawings, Bill of Material documentation, documentation of manufacturing and assembly processes, and/or work instructions.

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Coordinate and track the production of prototype parts/assemblies for testing, evaluation, and first article inspection activities.

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Assess and survey of equipment and various platforms in the field to determine project feasibility.

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Assess and review externally supplied technical data in the determination of project feasibility.

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Participation in, and support of system integration activities and exercises in the field.

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Interface with other departments (internal), as well as customers and vendors (external) to provide information for technical requests or questions.

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Participate in the resolutions/dispositions, root-cause analyses and corrective actions of Quality issues that are technical in nature, including but not limited to:

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Non-conforming products

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Customer complaint/mechanical defects

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Supplier/vendor issues

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Production deficiencies

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Investigation of other product deficiencies, abnormalities and/or failures

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Participate in origination, review, and approval activities of Engineering Change Requests [ECR’s].

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Interface with Quality/Receiving Inspection personnel to help determine and establish critical inspection criteria for incoming parts and assemblies.

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Interface with Programs Department personnel to assist in development of project/program schedules, resource allocation, general project/program tracking, task tracking, and management of technical deliverables.

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Interface with contracting personnel to assist and/or participate in the following:

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Technical review of internal and external contracts

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Development of project scopes, specifications, and statements of work

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Monitoring and ensuring fulfillment of contract obligations which pertain to engineering activities

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Interface with Marketing and Business Development personnel to review marketing and advertising materials and proposals for technical accuracy and/or feasibility.

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Review of prepared quotations to ensure correct compilation and configuration of line items based on customer needs or intent.

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Handling, transfer, and management of technical data/information in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and ITAR regulations, as well as in accordance with all Dillon Aero company policy regarding both customer-based and internal sensitive/confidential information.

Skills:

Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Solidworks, Aerospace, gd&t, fea analysis, high speed loading, wing loading, G loading, aerodynamics

Top Skills Details:

Aerospace engineering,Mechanical engineering,Solidworks,Aerospace,gd&t

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

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Must be 18 years of age

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Must be eligible for a Security Clearance

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Must not be: prohibited from handling or working in proximity to firearms based on laws and regulations outlined and enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives (BTAFE), or outlined in the Gun Control Act (GCA 1968), or outlined in the National Firearms Act (NFA 1934), or a “prohibited possessor” as outlined by Arizona State Statute (ARS 13-3101)

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Must be comfortable working around firearms

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Bachelors’ degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.

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Demonstrable understanding of fundamental Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering concepts

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10 years of experience as an aerospace engineer in a related field/industry

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Demonstrable proficiency, and 5 years of experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD software

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Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

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Experience in understanding Computer Simulation results as it relates to aerodynamic loading and optimization.

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Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Software: Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications:

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Masters’s Degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering.

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15 years of experience as an engineer in military aerospace and defense related industry or fields

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Demonstrable proficiency, and 10 years of experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD software

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Demonstrable proficiency and experience with SolidWorks EPDM (product data management) software

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Familiarity with, and ability to read, understand, and create engineering/mechanical drawings in accordance with ANSI Y-14 Drafting Standards

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Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards and Practices

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Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Standards: FAR Part 27 and Part 29

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Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 Environmental Test Standards

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Demonstrated leadership of an aerospace engineerin

Experience Level:

Expert Level

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