Airframe Design Engineer Staff / FULL TIME TELEWORK
About The Position
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it. The Airframe Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated individual with an engineering degree and related experience to fill the role of Airframe Design Engineer in the area of metallic and composite structure design. The selected candidate will be involved in developing basic data, preliminary design layouts and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures. This involves working as part of an multi-disciplinary team. Selected candidate will participate in development and presentation of design proposals, detail design and support through the product lifecycle. Layouts and drawings will be prepared using CATIA V5 and/or 3Dx/V6. Composite design will utilize the CATIA CPD tool. Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers, customer meetings and reviews, as well as aircraft build support and test. In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones. Technical tasks the engineer will perform includes: airframe layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of airframe assembly subcomponent parts, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawing and part specification development, developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements, and developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers. You are a highly motivated and creative engineer with a strong foundation in airframe design, proficient in CAD systems like CATIA V5/V6, and experienced in designing metallic and composite structures. You are a detail-oriented and innovative problem-solver, with excellent communication and teamwork skills, and proficient in a range of technical tools and software. Join our team as an Airframe Design Engineer and take on exciting challenges in designing and developing innovative helicopter structures, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and utilizing industry-leading tools like CATIA V5/V6. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and creativity to complex problems, while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college
- 8 years of professional experience; or 6 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
- Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD system is required
- Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
- Conduct research, create basic design models and assist in design evaluations.
- Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
- US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted
Nice To Haves
- Experience in design of metallic and composite airframe structures
- Experienced in Drawing/Drafting skills
- Proficient in design of composite airframe structure and use of composite ply development tools such as CPD
- Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Proficient in Model Based Definition
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
- developing basic data, preliminary design layouts and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures
- working as part of an multi-disciplinary team
- participate in development and presentation of design proposals, detail design and support through the product lifecycle
- Layouts and drawings will be prepared using CATIA V5 and/or 3Dx/V6
- Composite design will utilize the CATIA CPD tool
- airframe layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of airframe assembly subcomponent parts
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- engineering drawing and part specification development
- developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements
- developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Education Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
