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Senior Systems Project Engineer

University of Dayton, Ohio
  • Dayton, Ohio
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Position Summary:We are seeking an experienced project engineer to provide technical leadership and direct technical contribution for multiple projects related to aircraft, ground support equipment, and vehicle sustaining engineering. This role will support and lead systems engineering, research, evaluation, reverse engineering, design, and test/validation of hardware for aircraft, support equipment, and vehicles. The ideal candidate will:
    • Interface with USAF hardware owners and teams to identify and document equipment end items and components in support of lifecycle management (LCM) activities and service life extension programs (SLEP)
    • Develop work breakdown structures for complex problems based on customer pain points with little supporting documentation
    • Design and optimize mechanical components for either traditional or additive manufacturing (i.e. housings, brackets, structural supports, vehicle parts and aerospace hardware) and mechanical systems, in accordance with current and applicable GD&T standards
    • Create and execute component and system level validation and qualification test plans, as well as analysis of test data and results
    • Work with USAF hardware engineers to ensure documentation and product conformance with engineering design intent and performance requirements
    • Lead small project-focused engineering teams
    The successful candidate will be self-driven, an excellent communicator, have a strong background leading technical projects to successful completion, and have systems engineering experience. The position will support multiple clients, primarily government.
    Minimum Qualifications:

    The successful candidate must possess all of the following qualifications:
    • BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, or related technical field)
    • A minimum of 10 years' experience in related engineering position
    • Self-motivated and organized with ability to work with minimal supervision
    • Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate attention to detail
    • Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
    • Customer focus and record of customer satisfaction
    • Effective communication skills - written and verbal
    • Proficiency with MS Office Suite – namely Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
    • Problem solving and time management skills
    • Understanding of aircraft 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
    • Knowledge of when to apply engineering analyses (i.e. FEA, CFD)
    • Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) software and data analysis
    • Project or program management experience
    • Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and ability to obtain a security clearance is required

    Preferred Qualifications:

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

    The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following qualifications:
    • Master's degree (aerospace, mechanical, materials, or related engineering field)
    • 5+ years engineering/technical project management experience
    • 5+ years systems engineering experience
    • 5+ years engineering/technical experience in aircraft, vehicles, or support equipment
    • 5+ years engineering/technical product design experience
    • 4+ years creating and executing component and system level validation and qualification test plans
    • 4+ years training/mentoring/managing entry level engineers or technical student hires
    • Familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals and/or plastics
    • Systems Engineering Certification
    • MBSE / SysML experience
    • Experience with data analysis (i.e. CBAs)
    • Exposure in airworthiness certification, compliance, and safety assurance
    • Experience in regulatory frameworks, including FAA, EASA, and other international aviation authorities, ensuring aircraft meet all necessary design, maintenance, and operational standards
    • Demonstrated ability in technology transition, innovation management, and strategic road mapping within the U.S. Air Force (AF) and defense sector
    • Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, TRL/MRL assessments, and AF science & technology initiatives, ensuring emerging technologies successfully transition from research and development to operational capability
    • Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace
    • Active US Security Clearance

    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 principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDayton, Ohio
    IndustryEducation
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1850
    Websitehttp://www.udayton.edu

    About Company

    The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university deeply committed to the common good. Our faith is a beacon that guides us – and leads us to act. We value building community and invite people with diverse talents, interests and backgrounds to enrich and advance our common mission. Together, we’re passionately striving to create a brighter tomorrow.

    Skills

    • 3D Modelingunmatched
    • Additive Manufacturingunmatched
    • Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Softwareunmatched
    • Castingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Design Servicesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • DoD Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Finite Element Analysisunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Machiningunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mechanical Designunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Metal Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Designunmatched
    • Product Documentationunmatched
    • Product Engineeringunmatched
    • Project Engineeringunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Research Contractsunmatched
    • Reverse Engineeringunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • System Validationunmatched
    • Systems Engineeringunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
    • Test Dataunmatched
    • Test Designunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Air Force (USAF)unmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Validation Testingunmatched
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)unmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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