Job Title: Design Engineer
Job Description

Candidates will assist with developing, planning, organizing, and conducting complex design assignments on aircraft. The candidate will perform duties as an airframe design engineer and handle avionics and electrical mechanical provisioning/installations. Airframe design engineers will take responsibility for planning, optimizing, and executing complex aircraft structural design assignments. This includes supporting new product and sustaining designs, requiring coordination with multiple technical stakeholders. Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting, 3D model development in support of detail, assembly, and installation layouts. Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerosciences, and Utility Systems. Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to resolve design conflicts and interferences. Support Space Reviews (i.e., CATIA V6 Model Management/Interference Checks). Support prototype aircraft assembly, including coordination with Experimental Engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to problems in manufacturability. Define prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations. Assist in the creation of design reviews, test procedures, and coordination of testing.

Hard SkillsUnderstanding of 2D & 3D design conceptsProficient in Microsoft OfficeProficient in CATIA V5/V6 and EnoviaExperience with mechanical installations of Avionics and Electrical Systems equipmentSoft SkillsProfessional and diplomatic demeanorStrong sense of accountability and integrityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsJob Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Wichita, Kansas.

Work Environment

M-F 7-4 in engineering office setting

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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