at Wichita State University in Park City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Position Title NIAR Research Engineer - Full Scale Structural Test
Position Number NEW
Position Status Full-Time
Regular Work Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; additional nights and weekends may be required; work is completed onsite and in-person in the NIAR facility in Park City, KS.
Location Wichita, KS - Other Wichita Location
Position Specific Responsibilities: The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is a fast-growing area within WSU, known globally for our expertise in the most critical areas of aerospace research and development. We are seeking a self-motivated engineer who will be conducting full scale testing in a research environment. This position involves a variety of activities from design, analysis and hands on work setting up and checking test set ups. Responsibilities include reviewing customer testing requirements and designing test fixtures utilizing CATIA to support test requirements; directing lab activities with fabrication and assembly of test fixtures and setup; creating test plans and test reports; conducting full scale testing on customer test article; and coordinating with management on all test activities, objects and schedule statuses.
Summary of Responsibilities: Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline. Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.
Essential Functions:
- Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems. Applies diversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area. Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser scope. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters.
- Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation.
- Prepares analyses, reports, and assists with the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.
- Serves as investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
Requirements:
- Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field by hire date
- Preferred Education
- Minimum Experience:Two (2) years of related experience
- Preferred Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings
- Ability to perform design capabilities and provide oversight for structural and test fixtures
- Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines and objectives
- Demonstrated capability with verbal and written communication, with the ability to write test reports accurately and efficiently
- Aptitude to learn and take initiative
- Willingness to work hands on to create and verify test setups
- Proficiency in operating Microsoft Office Suite
Licenses, Certificates and Registrations
Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position.
User Export Compliance: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.
Department Information: Department - 102169-NIAR - Full Scale Structural Test
Salary Information: Pay Information - Commensurate with experience
Overtime Eligibility Yes
Eligible for Shift Differential? Yes
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Requisition Details:
Posting Date 11/04/2022
Closing Date
Proposed Start Date
Physical Demands: Physical Requirements
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.
- Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.
- Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies.
- Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.
- Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.
- Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
- Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Physical Weight Category: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work involves remaining stationary most of the time.
Atypical Physical Job Requirements
Supplemental Questions - Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
- * Can you meet all educational, experiential and knowledge, skills and ability requirements for this position?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed to Apply:
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
