Associate Aerostructures Engineer

University of Dayton

Layton, UTOn-siteFull time

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Location: Layton, UT
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 27; 1 day ago

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University of Dayton

Higher Education · 11 to 50 employees

The University of Dayton is a national, top-ten Catholic research university. The School of Engineering offers five Ph.D. programs in aerospace, electrical, electro-optics, materials and mechanical engineering; 14 master's level programs; five bachelor’s plus master's programs and nine undergraduate majors in engineering and engineering technology.

We offer a great technical engineering education, but what sets us apart is our focus on educating the whole person who values collaboration, community-engaged learning and adaptation to change. We strive to develop engineers that are socially and globally aware, understand business and entrepreneurship, are prepared to take on leadership roles and are conscious of the consequences of their work — to society, the environment and the profession.

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What you'll do

The associate engineer will create detailed CAD models and drawings for aircraft landing gear and other aerostructures.
Additional duties include developing analytical models, generating bills of materials, and supporting the testing and documentation of engineering data.

What you need

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Proficiency in CAD software and the ability to obtain a National Agency Check are required, along with U.S. citizenship.
Education: a bachelor's degree

Key skills

CADSolidWorksMechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringMATLABSimulinkFinite Element AnalysisAbaqusAnsysTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisProbabilityStatisticsStructural SystemsMicrosoft Office

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Position Summary: UDRI is seeking an entry-level mechanical or aerospace engineer to support our aerostructures research projects. The candidate will principally be creating highly detailed computer-aided design (CAD) models and drawings of aircraft landing gear components, with other possible job duties including developing analytical models and algorithms, generating bills of materials, assessing aircraft system technical orders, supporting testing of aircraft components, and developing technical documentation including presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data. The position is within UDRI’s Structures Group which offers significant experience working with airframe structures, landing systems, transparency systems, radome structures, engine components, and high temperature supersonic/hypersonic applications. The Structures Group has solved complex engineering problems and conducted structures-related research and development for over 45 years. The Structures Group are key contributors to the integrated and dynamic Structures and Materials Division that provides comprehensive capabilities for systems engineering, design/redesign, analysis, prototyping/fabrication, testing, and qualification in order to transition “real-world” hardware solutions for air and ground vehicles and complex test equipment. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required. - Proficiency using the standard suite of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. - Coursework or practical experience working with CAD software, such as SolidWorks. - Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with other engineers, as well as with current and potential customers. - A strong attention-to-detail and ability to work effectively in a timely manner. - Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen. - The candidate must be able to pass a National Agency Check. Preferred Qualifications: While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following: - 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 of probability and statistics. - Experience using Abaqus, Ansys, and/or large commercial finite element analysis (FEA) codes. Special Instructions to Applicants: To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet. Closing Statement: Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.