Design Student Assistant — CAD & Airframe Systems

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a part-time student assistant for the Engineering Design and Mod Team in Wichita, KS. The role involves assisting with daily design tasks, modeling airframe components, and generating precise drawings.

You will work with CATIA and 3DX to update models and documents, collaborating within a design-focused team. Applicants should be pursuing mechanical or aerospace engineering (sophomore or higher preferred) and have experience with CAD tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering; sophomore or higher preferred.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, SolidWorks).
• Experience with mechanical systems/design/build is a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Detail modeling of airframe structural/system details.
• Create drawings using dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Model parts from existing scans and drawings.
• Update CATIA and 3DX models, drawings and related documents.

Skills

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

Pursuing mechanical or aerospace engineering degree, sophomore or higher preferred

Tools

3D CAD tools

3DExperience

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wichita State University is seeking a part-time student assistant for the Engineering Design and Mod Team in Wichita, KS. The role involves assisting with daily design tasks, modeling airframe components, and generating precise drawings.

You will work with CATIA and 3DX to update models and documents, collaborating within a design-focused team. Applicants should be pursuing mechanical or aerospace engineering (sophomore or higher preferred) and have experience with CAD tools and MS Office.