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Design Engineer

Cyient
Cyient Salary
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Job Summary

Job Description

 

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer to support aerostructures repair development and non-conformance activities. This position will evaluate discrepant hardware, develop practical repair concepts, prepare technical substantiation, and produce complete repair documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Experience supporting aerostructures non-conformance disposition, repair design, discrepant hardware evaluation, repair concept development, technical substantiation, and repair documentation.
  • Hands-on experience in repair design using CATIA V5 and GD&T for metallic and/or composite aerostructures.
  • Experience with engineering release/change control and repair substantiation.
  • Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Stress, Design, and Certification teams to develop and implement repair solutions.
  • Strong preference for Repair Engineers with hands-on shop-floor experience supporting aircraft primary and/or secondary structures.
  • Experience working on Primary Structures, including fuselage, wings, empennage (tail section), nacelles, and flight-control structures.
  • Experience working on Secondary Structures, including fairings, fillets, cowlings, doors, winglets, leading edges, and other secondary structural components.
  • Preferred: Experience with fuselage, nacelle, and pylon structures.

 

Requirements

Required qualifications:

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • Professional experience in aerospace repair design
  • Experience with aircraft structural repairs
  • Knowledge of metallic and/or composite structures
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5 and GD&T
  • Experience with non-conformance or MRB support
  • Knowledge of repair substantiation and engineering-release processes
  • Strong communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred experience:

  • Fuselage, nacelle, or pylon product knowledge
  • Experience working in an aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with repair documentation and certification requirements

If you have the required experience and are interested in learning more, please send me your updated résumé and availability for a brief call.

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