Systems Project Engineer

Are you interested in working for UDRI a national leader in scientific and engineering research serving government industry and nonprofit customers We are seeking a project engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contribution for multiple projects related to aircraft ground support equipment and vehicle sustaining engineering. Apply today!

Under the guidance of a senior engineer this role will support and lead research evaluation reverse engineering design and test/validation of hardware for aircraft support equipment and vehicles.

The ideal candidate will be selfdriven an excellent communicator have a strong background in project engineering in defense or commercial spaces. The position will support multiple clients primarily government.

R1 Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Engineering (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Materials Systems or related technical field)
Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
Ability to create read and interpret models technical drawings schematics and computer generated reports
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
Strong problem solving skills
Successful collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Effective written communication skills
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

R2 Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Engineering (Aerospace Electrical Mechanical Materials Systems or related technical field)
Understanding of aircraft and/or complex systems design and operation
A minimum of 5 years experience in related engineering position
Ability to create read and interpret models technical drawings schematics and computer generated reports
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling software
Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
Strong problem solving skills
Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated customer focus and record of customer satisfaction
Effective written communication skills
Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

R1 Preferred Qualifications:
Selfmotivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
Effective interpersonal communication skills demonstrated at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
> Applying Cameo or similar MBSEenabling toolset
> Developing solutions architectures
> Requirements derivation flow down & management
Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting NC machining forging heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.

R2 Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree (aerospace mechanical materials or related engineering field)
Selfmotivated & organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
Effective interpersonal communication skills demonstrated at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated problem solving and time management skills
Demonstrated successful experience in any or all of the following:
> Model based system engineering (MBSE)
> Applying Cameo or similar MBSEenabling toolset
> Developing solutions architectures
> Requirements derivation flow down & management
3 years engineering/technical project management experience
3 years engineering/technical experience in aircraft vehicles or support equipment
3 years of experience in analysis of components in relation to mechanical systems including FEA for structural fatigue thermal vibration and acoustics
3 years engineering/technical product design experience
2 years creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans
2 years training/mentoring/managing entry level engineers or technical student hires
2 years supporting Air Force organizations in sustaining or acquisition engineering
Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting NC machining forging heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics.

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