Advance Composite Engineer

University of Dayton, Ohio•Layton, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This UDRI position is co-located with the US Air Force Advanced Composite Office at Hill AFB, UT. The Advanced Composite Engineer will provide composite engineering expertise to guide related activities throughout the Air Force to improve weapon system acquisition, sustainment, and availability. They will implement theories, principles, best practices, methods, and techniques of advanced composite aerospace engineering that are critical to USAF weapon systems meeting continued airworthiness requirements. They will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, durability, and mission readiness of Air Force assets through proactive, advanced composite sustainment practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Science) or other related technical field.
6 years of experience in advanced composite sustainment, preferably within a military or aerospace context.
In-depth knowledge of advanced composite repair techniques, and materials/equipment used in military environments.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with CAD/CAM and FEA software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Willingness to travel for on-site meetings and assistance visits as needed both foreign and domestic.
Must be able to maintain Secret level security clearance.
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.
8 years of experience in advanced composite sustainment, preferably within a military or aerospace context.
Ability to work independently with little to no direction.
Ability to perform in a project leadership role.