NIAR CONSULTANT - Design Engineer - Structure and Systems

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Department NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team

**Campus Location:**

Wichita, KS-WSU McConnell

Job Summary Since its inception in 1985, National Institute for Aviation Research

(NIAR) at Wichita State University has made a name for itself as the

most capable university-based aviation research center in the United

States, providing research, design, testing, certification and training

to the aviation manufacturing industry, government agencies, educational

entities and other clients that can benefit from our services.

NIAR is looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our growing,

innovative team. This position will be an independent contractor

consulting as a Design Engineer with NIAR to support various diverse

customer programs. This person will support design tasks across

structural elements, systems installations, and engineering deliverables

throughout the product lifecycle. They will execute changes to CAD

models, drawings, and other documents in support of the product,

participate in trade studies, create and maintain ICDs (interface

control documents), and coordinate with customers. Some travel may be

required.

Responsibilities

• Designs and substantiates structure, mechanical systems, and

interior components on various company projects and programs across

the entire lifecycle of design and development.

• Design activity includes primary structure, flight test and

development structure, instrumentation, flight controls, ECS,

secondary structures, interiors, control surfaces, special mission

equipment, prototype development, etc.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as design

datasets, change requests, and engineering reports.

Requirements

• Ability to work on-site 80% of the time
• This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled

technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment

under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of

being a U.S. Citizen.

• Bachelor or above degree in engineering technical discipline with

two (2) years experience

• Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality designs on

schedule

• Experience in 3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5, Siemens NX,

Solidworks)

• Familiarity with NASA and/or FAA structural design standards
• Experience with airframe structure, systems, or interior design

using appropriate CAD workbenches

• Experience developing and modifying 3D models & drawings or MBD

datasets

• Familiar with GD&T, design fundamentals, and ASME standards Y14.5,

Y14.31, Y14.37, and Y14.41

• Proficiency of GD&T tolerance application
• Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Domestic travel up to 10 % may be required

Desired Skills/Experience

• Knowledge of applicable industry system specifications such as ARP

4754, AS 50881, DO-160

All services will be provided as an independent contractor, pursuant to

a Professional Services Agreement, which must be executed prior to being

assigned any work.