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 :
Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited programLevel 2 : 2-5 years of experience
Level 3 : 5-10 years of experienceLevel 4 : greater than 10 years of experienceCandidate must be a resident of or willing to relocate to the Wichita, KS areaDemonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environmentWorking knowledge of aerospace industry practices and standardsAdvanced thinking and problem-solving abilityExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and organizational skillsPreferred Qualifications :
Experience in or knowledge of CATIA V5, NX, or 3DXBasic understanding of aircraft structuresKnowledge of aerospace industry practices and standardsProblem solving skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with partners in quality, manufacturing, and operations to determine where engineering changes are necessaryAbility to effectively communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of employeesAbility to work in a fast-paced team environmentStrong analytical and organizational skillsSpirit 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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.