Structural Design Engineer - Wichita, United States - Spirit AeroSystems

Description

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities


Location:
Wichita, KS
Key


Accountabilities:

Apply knowledge of engineering and physical science principles, materials, and tools in a collaborative environment to develop, integrate, document and evaluate flight vehicle structure designs for performance, functional adequacy, cost effectiveness, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Areas of expertise may include primary and secondary structure design, payloads design, and lofting.

Qualifications


Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment
Working knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
Advanced thinking and problem-solving ability
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Candidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Wichita, KS area
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited program
Requires educational credentials meeting the Spirit classification standards for engineers and typically 2 to 4 years' experience in a design engineering classification / position

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in or knowledge of CATIA V5
Basic understanding of aircraft structures
Knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standards
Problem solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with partners in quality, manufacturing, and operations to determine where engineering changes are necessary
Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of employees
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Airbus experience

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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.

for more information on the tax credit.

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