| Position Summary: |
Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? We are seeking a project engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contribution for multiple projects related to aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicle sustaining engineering. Apply today!
Under the guidance of a senior engineer, this role will support and lead research, evaluation, reverse engineering, design, and test/validation of hardware for aircraft, support equipment, and vehicles.
The ideal candidate will be self-driven, an excellent communicator, have a strong background in project engineering in defense or commercial spaces. The position will support multiple clients, primarily government.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
R1 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Systems, or related technical field)
• Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective written communication skills
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen
R2 Minimum Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Systems, or related technical field)
• Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in related engineering position
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer generated reports
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated customer focus and record of customer satisfaction
• Effective written communication skills
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
R1 Preferred Qualifications:
• Self-motivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
- Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
-> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
-> Applying Cameo or similar MBSE-enabling toolset
-> Developing solutions architectures
-> Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.
R2 Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree (aerospace, mechanical, materials, or related engineering field)
• Self-motivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
• Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
-> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
-> Applying Cameo or similar MBSE-enabling toolset
-> Developing solutions architectures
-> Requirements derivation, flow down, & management
• 3+ years engineering/technical project management experience
• 3+ years engineering/technical experience in aircraft, vehicles, or support equipment
• 3+ years of experience in analysis of components in relation to mechanical systems, including FEA for structural, fatigue, thermal, vibration, and acoustics
• 3+ years engineering/technical product design experience
• 2+ years creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans
• 2+ years training/mentoring/managing entry level engineers or technical student hires
• 2+ years supporting Air Force organizations in sustaining or acquisition engineering
• Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. |
| Closing Statement: |
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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