Senior Aerospace Structures Design Engineer

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a Senior Systems Design Engineer - Structures to lead structural design for diverse programs. You will develop detailed concepts, create CAD models and documentation, and ensure producibility and compliance with standards. Collaboration with customers and teams is essential to deliver on time.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and hands-on design of metallic and composite structures, with domestic travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• On-site 80% of the time.
• U.S. Citizen; eligible for EAR/ITAR controlled tech.
• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in relevant discipline.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools and GD&T concepts.
• Willing to travel up to 10% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Develop detail and modification design concepts meeting contractual and producibility requirements.
• Create CAD models, drawings and ICDs; support trade studies and customer coordination.
• Ensure technical excellence and schedule adherence for assignment areas.
• Design activities across primary structure, flight test and development structure.
• Discuss designs with customers focusing on materials, finishes, and processes.
• Lead and mentor interns and junior engineers where applicable.

Skills

Airframe design

Leadership

Technical communication

Domestic travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/structural/aerospace engineering

Tools

3DExperience

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wichita State University in Wichita, KS seeks a Senior Systems Design Engineer - Structures to lead structural design for diverse programs. You will develop detailed concepts, create CAD models and documentation, and ensure producibility and compliance with standards. Collaboration with customers and teams is essential to deliver on time.

The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and hands-on design of metallic and composite structures, with domestic travel up to 10% as needed.