Associate Aerostructures Engineer

University of Dayton • Layton, UT

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About The Position

UDRI is seeking an entry-level mechanical or aerospace engineer to support aerostructures research projects. The role principally involves creating detailed computer-aided design (CAD) models and drawings of aircraft landing gear components. Additional possible duties include developing analytical models and algorithms, generating bills of materials, assessing aircraft system technical orders, supporting testing of aircraft components, and preparing technical documentation such as presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data.

The position is within UDRI’s Structures Group, which works with airframe structures, landing systems, transparency systems, radome structures, engine components, and high-temperature supersonic and hypersonic applications. The group conducts structures-related research and development and contributes to the Structures and Materials Division’s capabilities in systems engineering, design and redesign, analysis, prototyping and fabrication, testing, and qualification to transition hardware solutions for air and ground vehicles and complex test equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coursework or practical experience working with CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with engineers and current or potential customers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a timely manner.
• U.S. citizenship, due to requirements of research contracts with the U.S. federal government.
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and structural systems.
• Two or more years of experience using SolidWorks or similar software, including drawing generation.
• One year of experience using MATLAB and Simulink or similar codes.
• Coursework and/or practical experience in probability and statistics.
• Experience using Abaqus, Ansys, and/or large commercial finite element analysis (FEA) codes.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed CAD models and drawings of aircraft landing gear components.
• Develop analytical models and algorithms.
• Generate bills of materials.
• Assess aircraft system technical orders.
• Support testing of aircraft components.
• Develop technical documentation, including presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level