Aerospace Materials Research Engineer - High-Temp Composites

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University is seeking an engineer to independently interpret, organize, and execute research assignments in aerospace materials. This role focuses on high temperature composites and advanced materials with a broad scope of projects.

You will analyze data, write technical reports, and help develop processing and testing procedures. The environment is collaborative, with opportunities to support grant proposals and present

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field.
• Two years of related experience.
• Ability to generate ply nesting, part, and specimen drawings.
• Ability to analyze and manage data.
• Ability to write and review reports.
• Ability to present technical findings and project updates to customers and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments in a field of engineering.
• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, and reporting of research projects.
• Prepares analyses, reports, and materials for grant proposals to obtain funding.

Skills

Ply nesting drawings

Data analysis

Report writing

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field

Two years of related experience

Job description

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University is seeking an engineer to independently interpret, organize, and execute research assignments in aerospace materials. This role focuses on high temperature composites and advanced materials with a broad scope of projects.

You will analyze data, write technical reports, and help develop processing and testing procedures. The environment is collaborative, with opportunities to support grant proposals and present