NIAR DARC Design Student Assistant

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

Department

Engineering Design and Mod Team

Campus Location

Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location

Hire Type

Part Time

Pay

$14 - 22 per hour

Work Schedule

20 - 25 hours per week based on class schedule

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story

The Engineering Design and Mod team is looking for a student assistant to help with daily tasks.

Job Duties

This position will support various diverse program efforts as a design assistant. Tasks include detail modeling of airframe structural/system details, drawing creation using dimensioning and tolerancing, and modelling parts from existing scans and drawings. Extensive design handbooks and recommended practices are used to efficiently design metallic parts, composite parts, and system components. The design assistant will execute changes to CATIA and 3DX models, drawings and other documents in support of the product and engineering team.

Additional Requirements

The design student assistant designs structure, mechanical, systems, and interior components on various company projects and programs across the entire life cycle of design and development. Design activity includes primary structure, systems, interiors, and standard parts libraries. The intern will work within a team environment and be expected to perform independent research activity, communicate with team effectively, and work to specified schedules and timelines.

• Working toward a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Sophomore or higher preferred.
• Experience and interest in 3D CAD tools (3DExperience, CATIA V5, Siemens NX, Solidworks, etc.).
• Experience and interest in mechanical systems and/or structure design/build.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Excellent time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to produce high quality work on schedule.

Physical Requirements

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information