Senior Product Development & Research Engineer Aerostructures

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 93,850 - 143,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union representation

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks an experienced engineer to conceive new aero-structures, define research programs, and advance concepts toward production.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to shape factory vision, set engineering requirements, and plan tests. Requires ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 5+ years' experience, and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance. Union-represented, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 5+ years related work experience.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes for new aerostructures.
• Defines research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes.
• Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front.
• Defines test and certification plans.

Skills

5+ years exp

Self-starter

Strong comms

ABET degree

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

ROS/ROS2

Linux (Ubuntu)

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks an experienced engineer to conceive new aero-structures, define research programs, and advance concepts toward production.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to shape factory vision, set engineering requirements, and plan tests. Requires ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 5+ years' experience, and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance. Union-represented, with competitive pay.