NIAR CONSULTANT - Senior Loads Engineer
Wichita State University · Wichita, KS · 1 mo ago
ConsultingFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Lead a team of engineers responsible for aircraft-level flight and ground loads development
- Establish team priorities, define technical approaches, organize work assignments, and ensure alignment with program schedule
- Proficient with static and dynamic external loads development
- Cook with Mass Properties, Flight Sciences, Stress, F&DT disciplines
- Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports and customer-facing material
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering skill development and communication
- Provide proactive communication and status updates to leadership and customers
- Work independently with minimal oversight while ensuring team performance
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- Ten (10) years of experience in External Loads
- Leadership experience - leading an engineering team and acting as a technical focal
- Familiarity with civil and/or military requirements
- Demonstrated ability to meet schedule expectations
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional and diplomatic demeanor
- Strong accountability and integrity
- Experience mentoring of interns and junior engineers