Spirit Defense - Advanced Product Development & Research Engineering Technical Analyst (Associate or Mid-level)

Position Responsibilities

Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes and advanced technologies for new aerostructures
Defines and performs research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes
Defines future factory vision, concepts and options
Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front
Defines test and certification plans
Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
Performs trade studies for design alternatives
Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans
Works in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans
Progresses concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness
Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. bid and proposal
High energy, self-starter, with applicable knowledge of composite development techniques and manufacturing processes
Develops concepts through the initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction, verification, and validation and can progress a project through to completion
Authors test reports and certification plans
Hands-on experience with a variety of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite materials manufacturing processes, including hand layup, compression molding, and vacuum bagging

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2+ years of related technical experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably from an ABET-accredited engineering program)
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with composite fabrication, composite materials, tooling related composites, layups and cure cycles
• Experience with robotics, automation, design, and various programming languages (e.g., C++ & Python)
• Familiarity with Linux operating system (e.g., Ubuntu)
• Machining/CNC background
• Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio
• Experience with aerostructure manufacturing
• Experience in cross-functional project management
• Experience with Continuous Improvement, Lean, Industry 4.0, World Class Manufacturing, Future Factory, Production System, etc.
• Knowledge of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Knowledge of operational processes, flow, and procedures
• Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Robotic Operating System (i.e., ROS and/or ROS2)
• Research experience
• Self-starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills