Airframe Design Engineer

Location: Kansas

This master requisition covers all position levels for Airframe Design Engineer at our Client. Your application to this master requisition will allow our recruiters to assess your skills and experience, and determine the most appropriate position level.

Job Description:
Perform research, design, and development for primary structural design, including all areas of the fuselage, empennage & wing utilizing both sheet metal and composite construction techniques. Will be expected to take direction from more experienced engineers on a daily basis, but should be able to plan and execute work per those directions reasonably independently. Will be expected to work closely with IPT members (such as tech engineering, manufacturing, planning, supply chain, & quality assurance) to achieve desired design requirement objectives. May be expected to direct the technical efforts of less experienced engineers.

The primary outputs of Airframe Designers typical include:
Primary Structural Design Drawings (detail part, assy, and installation drawings)
Skins, Stringers, Ribs, Frames, Bulkheads, Floor Structure
Provide interfaces for aircraft subsystems such as Mechanical Systems, Propulsion System, Electrical/Avionics Systems, and Interiors
Control Surfaces such as Flap, Rudder, Elevator, & Aileron
Machine Parts, Castings, & Forgings
Composite Parts/Assy’s such as Shells, Fillets & Fairings
Structural Design for Special Mission Adaptations (detail part, assy, and installation drawings)
Antenna Installations
Radome Installations
Special Equipment Installations
Exterior Markings and Loose Tool & Equipment Drawings
Engineering Specifications & Standards (when appropriate)
Conformity Documentation (when appropriate)
Kit Drawings

Requirements:
Conduct trade studies to determine feasibility of designing new equipment or modifying existing equipment.
Perform design/integration (layouts, detail, assembly, and installation drawings), troubleshooting, and research/analysis support on the various aircraft platforms in the airframe subject area in support of product upgrades.
Coordinate technical efforts of suppliers by supporting prototype equipment construction, qualification testing and FAA certification.
Investigate and resolve production and field issues as identified both through the internal quality system and customer feedback.
Strong drawing interpretation skills and significant 2D drafting and 3D modeling experience.
Experience in applying technical theories, troubleshooting techniques, and concepts related to aircraft structural design concepts.
Able to determine and develop approaches to solutions with only general direction.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with customers and suppliers, both internal and external.
Ability to work in a team environment.
PC literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to support multiple engineering projects with independent schedule commitments.
First article production line/rapid prototyping support experience.
Aircraft modification/development experience.
Ability to train and mentor younger engineering staff.

Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience in technical presentations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Project, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of 14 CFR §§23 and 25.
Strong 2D Helix MicroCADAM and 3D CATIA proficiency.

Required Experience and Education:
BS degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering plus 4-6 years directly related experience in a technical aviation field or the equivalent of a minimum of 16 years directly related experience to substitute for a degree..

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