F&DT Engineer (Contract)

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Job Description:

Job Summary: This position supports the development of aircraft structures as a Fatigue and Damage Tolerance analyst. Duties include performing fatigue and damage tolerance analyses for metallic parts. Methods include the use of both classical hand calculations and computer techniques to develop high strength to weight ratio structures.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Solutions: 95%

• Autonomously perform complex durability and damage tolerance analyses to verify that structural integrity requirements have been met. Team assignments may include detail part sizing, layout maturation, trade study analysis, weight reduction efforts, certification activity, or in-service support.

• Document analyses in support of trade studies or detail drawing sign-off for airframe structure.

• Liaise with Design, Fatigue and other appropriate Airbus departments to come up with optimum design solutions.

• Accept broad objectives with agreed deadlines and establish the tasks required and how they should be completed. Works independently.

• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas, and status of work.

• Applies extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.

• Ability to obtain Static Authorizer Technical Signatory. Has obtained and utilizes Static Approver Signatory effectively.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties as assigned: 5%

• Identify and support local improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency through process, methods and tools improvements.

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) with a strong curriculum emphasis on structural design and analysis, mechanics of materials, and/or system design.

Preferred

• A Minor in Computer Science

• Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of nine (9) total design experience in airframe structures and/or system installation projects.

Preferred

• Experience in metallic/composite airframe structure and/or system installation of electrical harnesses, fuel lines, hydraulic systems.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• N/A

Preferred

• N/A

Travel Required:

• 5 % Domestic and International.

Citizenship:

• Authorized to Work in the US

Clearance:

• N/A

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Position requires in-depth knowledge of technical principles of design, theories, and concepts. Applied knowledge of design documentation, techniques and procedures.

• Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both independently and collectively.

• Dependable, self-motivated and accessible.

• Team player demonstrating a positive & collaborative attitude.

• Able to effectively prepare and deliver detailed, complex presentations inside and outside the organization

• Strong computer background, including MS Excel and Google Suite application experience (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail)

Preferred

• Software coding in C, C++, Python, or other programming languages

• Working knowledge of Airbus Structures

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and disciplines.

• Demonstrates a high level of listening and oral skills by leading discussions on issues, solutions, ideas and status of work.

Preferred:

• Conversational French and/or German

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• N/A

Preferred:

• N/A

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Decision making is limited to personal development and moderate to complex impact operational tasks

Organizational information:

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager? No

Exempt: N/A

Non-exempt: N/A

Job Dimensions:

• Work is performed without appreciable directions. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: Onsite a minimum of 60% of the time at the Wichita Engineering office.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; daily.

• Hearing: able to hear in order to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear safety warnings or alarms; daily.

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment; daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; once a month.

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; once a month.

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer; daily.

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices; daily.

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; 10% of the time.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; daily.

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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