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Wichita, KS
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Air Vehicle Design Engineer, in Wichita, KS. Job ID#217602
Job Description:
Candidates will assist with developing, planning, organizing and conducting complex design assignments on Aviation Defense and Special Missions aircraft. The candidate will perform duties as an Air Vehicle Design Engineer and Avionics and Electrical mechanical provisioning/installations. Air Vehicle Design Engineers will take responsibility for planning, optimizing, and executing complex aircraft structural design assignments and integration of LRU's and Wire Harnesses. This will include the support of new product and sustaining designs and requires coordination with multiple technical stakeholders. Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting, 3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layouts. Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerosciences and Utility Systems. Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to resolve design conflicts and interferences. Support of Space Reviews (i.e. 3DX, CATIA V5/ V6 Model Management/Interference Checks). Support prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with Experimental Engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to problems in manufacturability. Define prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations. Assist in the creation of design reviews, test procedures and coordination of testing. Create presentations to convey test results, design issues, or trade study recommendations. Support the investigation and response to customer field service questions
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Incorporate new design and design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on component integration, 3D modeling and drafting
3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layouts
• Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerodynamics, and AES.
• Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to meet company and customer requirements
• Support prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to questions from Manufacturing Operations
• Conducts research, calculations, estimates and drafting of projects to conform with established specifications such as capacities, styling, performance and determine status of work in progress. Performs above work utilizing frequent application of in-depth engineering principles.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
• Bachelors Degree in : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
Skills
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
Education
• Bachelors Degree in : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
Qualifications
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description:
Candidates will assist with developing, planning, organizing and conducting complex design assignments on Aviation Defense and Special Missions aircraft. The candidate will perform duties as an Air Vehicle Design Engineer and Avionics and Electrical mechanical provisioning/installations. Air Vehicle Design Engineers will take responsibility for planning, optimizing, and executing complex aircraft structural design assignments and integration of LRU's and Wire Harnesses. This will include the support of new product and sustaining designs and requires coordination with multiple technical stakeholders. Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting, 3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layouts. Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerosciences and Utility Systems. Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to resolve design conflicts and interferences. Support of Space Reviews (i.e. 3DX, CATIA V5/ V6 Model Management/Interference Checks). Support prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with Experimental Engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to problems in manufacturability. Define prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations. Assist in the creation of design reviews, test procedures and coordination of testing. Create presentations to convey test results, design issues, or trade study recommendations. Support the investigation and response to customer field service questions
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Incorporate new design and design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on component integration, 3D modeling and drafting
3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layouts
• Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerodynamics, and AES.
• Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to meet company and customer requirements
• Support prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to questions from Manufacturing Operations
• Conducts research, calculations, estimates and drafting of projects to conform with established specifications such as capacities, styling, performance and determine status of work in progress. Performs above work utilizing frequent application of in-depth engineering principles.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
• Bachelors Degree in : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
Skills
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
Education
• Bachelors Degree in : Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
Qualifications
• Professional and diplomatic demeanor
• Strong sense of accountability and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of 2D & 3D design concepts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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