Designer

Vector CSP LLC•Elizabeth City, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide onsite support for aircraft modification and sustainment at the USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) Short Range Recovery (SRR) Product Line in Elizabeth City NC.

Requirements

Must be a UNITED STATES citizen.
Minimum of (10) years of USCG or DOD structures experience and practical experience in aircraft primary, secondary, and tertiary structures.
Experience in the practical application of 3D scanning equipment and CAD software, to include SolidWorks
Experience in developing ASME Yl4.100-2004 and MIL-DTL-31000C (including metric) compliant technical data packages.
Experience in design and production using additive manufacturing.
Proficient in identifying, locating, and researching USCG or equivalent DHS/DOD, Federal, and industry technical publications, process guides, manuals, instructions and related guidance and instructional documentation
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite programs: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and know how to use these tools for communication and suitable presentations of research results and recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MH-65 structures is desired.
Experience with the use of the IHS Drawing Requirements Manual (ISBN: 978-1-57053- 002-9) is desired.
Experience or Training in Aviation Safety is desired.
Experience in developing USCG maintenance procedures and technical documentation is desired.
Experience with USCG or DOD maintenance practices and procedures is desired.

Responsibilities

Utilize Computer Aided Design (CAD) to produce 2-D drawings, models, and illustrations for SRR aircraft modification and sustainment programs
Model aircraft structures and design parts using SolidWorks CAD software
Perform mechanical and structural design, testing, technical data package review and development, material selection, corrosion control, technical publication development, airworthiness, certification, production, and technical documentation
Research existing and potential SRR mechanical, hydraulic, and structural systems, designs, components and performance requirements, operating parameters, and related technical elements
Identify emergent and projected mechanical, hydraulic and structural anomalies and ensure USCG managers are apprised of related risks, impacts and potential solutions
Develop raw engineering data and draft maintenance procedures/technical orders
Assist in prototyping to include reverse engineering, re-engineering, and new product development. The Designed will create first articles using additive manufacturing to test prototypes.
Participate in aircraft ground runs and/or actual flight operations as a technical observer. May be required to add, remove, and adjust vibration or monitoring test equipment to complete tasks. May be required to travel to other USCG units.