Propulsion Analysis Engineer

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS • 8h ago

Overview

Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe.

Responsibilities

Researches, develops, analyzes, designs, and tests company products using engineering and scientific principles.

Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.

Analyzes and verifies product design and performance.

Applies knowledge of propulsion analysis techniques and methods for vehicle propulsion system design and optimization.

Ability to model, analyze, test, develop, apply, and communicate propulsion analyses.

Propulsion analysis may include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, fire safety, aerodynamics, acoustics, particle trajectory and icing analysis.

Qualifications

Requirements:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience as a propulsion analysis engineer

· Experience in applying physics and the laws of thermodynamics to advanced materials for aircraft systems.

· Must be familiar with gas dynamics equations and principles, gas turbines engine operation, and CFD analysis.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Previously demonstrated strong technical knowledge, analytical skills, and organization skills.

· Be a self-starter and have demonstrated high levels of resourcefulness, initiative, and innovation.

Education:

· Bachelor's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related course of study from an ABET accredited program.

· Requires educational credentials meeting the Spirit classification standards for engineers and typically 5-8 years of experience with BS degree or 4+ years of experience with a MBA in an engineering classification.

Preferred:

· Desired to have proficiency in the use of CATIA, AutoCAD and Patran/Nastran or similar CAD & FEA software.

· Desired to have ability to determine cavity pressures using software tools such as Flo-Master or Easy5, etc.

· Desired to have knowledge of Aerodynamics, CFD.

· Desired to have test experience.

· An interest in aircraft ice prevention analysis and system design.

· An interest in thermal analysis of aircraft structures.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

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