Associate Tool Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Wichita, Kansas, United States; onsite, union-represented position. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance after starting.

Salary: $75,850–$116,300 per year.

Company

Spirit Defense is hirify.global’ defense business unit and an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace, providing engineering, rapid prototyping, technologies, and support.

What you will do

• Design and support airplane manufacturing tools, including access equipment, structures, handling and transportation systems, test equipment, gauges, assembly jigs, and drill equipment.
• Develop tool concepts and analyze structural and mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with company and governmental processes.
• Identify and implement advanced technologies to improve manufacturing processes, product optimization, and software applications.
• Resolve fabrication and maintenance concerns using stress analysis and mechanics of materials; conduct trade and cost studies.
• Create tool layouts, digital models, fabrication instructions, numerical control data, and tooling deliverables; assist with fabrication and verification.
• Interface with production manufacturing, product definition, manufacturing engineering, internal customers, external customers, and cross-functional programs.

Requirements

• Educational credentials must meet Boeing Wichita engineer classification standards, typically with 3–5 years of experience in a related classification or position.
• Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited university, or a master’s degree with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
• An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.

Nice to have

• Microsoft applications experience.
• Experience with 3D printing, NC programming, and composite or assembly jig building processes.
• CAD experience with CATIA V5/V6, NX, 3DX, Siemens, or similar tools.
• Structural analysis experience using classical hand calculations and computer techniques, including finite element methods and tools such as NASTRAN/PATRAN and FDA/FEMAP.
• Understanding of structural loading and environments, including applied loads, initial sizing and development loads, static and fatigue interface loads, deflection, and surface analysis.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance within the last 24 months.
• SAP experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Union-represented position and drug-free workplace with post-offer testing when applicable.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, and paid or unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities; programs may vary by eligibility, location, hire date, and collective bargaining agreement.
• Potential $5,000 Kansas aviation tax credit for up to five years for eligible Kansas team members.