Senior Aviation Mechanical Systems Engineer

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University’s NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead system architecture, integration, and certification efforts for advanced aviation programs.

Responsibilities include defining architectures, developing system requirements, drafting certification plans, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting flight test activities through to compliance; requires 10+ years' experience and eligibility for U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 10 years’ experience.
• Experience with aerospace systems and certification standards.
• Must be eligible for U.S. export control compliance and possess citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Specify, design, and integrate architecture and system functions.
• Define System/Integration architectures meeting airworthiness standards.
• Support trade studies and proposals for system upgrades.
• Author and review technical design documents and schematics.
• Review mechanical product details, assembly, and installations.
• Develop and manage system requirements from concept through certification.
• Draft Certification Plans and Means of Compliance with Designees.
• Support safety analyses and interface optimization.
• Provide liaison support for modifications and test assets.
• Produce certification documentation and test reports.
• Support flight test activities and data analysis.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders and present updates.

Skills

System architecture

Engineering leadership

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Technical communication

Program coordination

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

3DExperience

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wichita State University’s NIAR Engineering Design and Modification Team in Wichita, KS seeks an experienced mechanical/aerospace engineer to lead system architecture, integration, and certification efforts for advanced aviation programs.

Responsibilities include defining architectures, developing system requirements, drafting certification plans, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting flight test activities through to compliance; requires 10+ years' experience and eligibility for U.S.