What are the responsibilities and job description for the Defense - Structural Design Engineer position at Spirit AeroSystems and Careers?
Overview:
Position Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Responsibilities:
Apply knowledge of structural analysis (e.g., materials technology, finite element modeling, static analysis, fatigue analysis, damage tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, vibration analysis, structural testing, etc.) to determine structural adequacy for customer requirements and regulatory compliance; and to collaborate on structural design, manufacturing, and post-delivery of products.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of solutions to technical problems at the program or business unit level
- Apply knowledge of engineering methods and tools to the solution of problems of wide range, difficulty and complexity
- Support the integration of cross functional issues (cost, weight, schedule, safety, technical issues) into the product
- Research and develop material and processes from abstract concepts to functional products.
- Develop concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
- Lead or assist with preparing and presenting technical reviews
- Lead or assist in the development of technical training programs
- Periodically work special assignments
- Collaborate with technical experts regarding approach to complex analysis tasks.
Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering or other related course of study obtained from an ABET accredited Engineering program
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Experience in a stress or structural analysis engineering classification / position
- Level 1: 0-2 years of experience
- Level 2: 2-5 years of experience
- Level 3: 5-10 years of experience
- Level 4: greater than 10 years of experience
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships
- Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Must be able to work on-site in Wichita, KS
- Must be able to obtain clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in manufacturing or aerospace
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range:
Level 1: $63,750 - $97,750
Level 2: $76,250 - $116,900
Level 3: $89,500 - $137,250
Level 4: $115,750 - $177,500
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
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Salary : $63,750 - $177,500