Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? We are seeking a project engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contribution for multiple projects related to aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicle sustaining engineering. Apply today!
Under the guidance of a senior engineer, this role will support and lead research, evaluation, reverse engineering, design, and test/validation of hardware for aircraft, support equipment, and vehicles.
The ideal candidate will be self-driven, an excellent communicator, have a strong background in project engineering in defense or commercial spaces. The position will support multiple clients, primarily government.
Minimum Qualifications:R1 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Systems, or related technical field)
• Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective written communication skills
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen
R2 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Systems, or related technical field)
• Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in related engineering position
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated customer focus and record of customer satisfaction
• Effective written communication skills
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
R1 Preferred Qualifications:
• Self-motivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
- Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
-> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
-> Applying Cameo or similar MBSE-enabling toolset
-> Developing solutions architectures
-> Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.
R2 Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree (aerospace, mechanical, materials, or related engineering field)
• Self-motivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
• Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
-> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
-> Applying Cameo or similar MBSE-enabling toolset
-> Developing solutions architectures
-> Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
• 3+ years engineering/technical project management experience
• 3+ years engineering/technical experience in aircraft, vehicles, or support equipment
• 3+ years of experience in analysis of components in relation to mechanical systems, including FEA for structural, fatigue, thermal, vibration, and acoustics
• 3+ years engineering/technical product design experience
• 2+ years creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans
• 2+ years training/mentoring/managing entry level engineers or technical student hires
• 2+ years supporting Air Force organizations in sustaining or acquisition engineering
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.
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