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Research Engineers – Job ID #123197 in Wichita, Kansas
DUTIES: Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments
in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline. Formulates and conducts
research on problems of considerable scope and complexity. Explores subject area and
defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related
studies or series of projects of lesser scope. Essential Function 1 - Applies diversified
knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and protocols in research
projects; makes recommendations and conclusions which serve as the basis for decision
making in a specialty area. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments
given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Confers with Program Managers
regarding their needs; and provides lab communication with outside and internal customers.
Responsibility 1 - Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics,
or computer- generated reports. Perform database setup and data entry for lab information
management systems (LIMs). Performs ASTM standard review and processing for composites.
Responsibility 2 - Specify system components or direct modification of products to
ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental
regulations. Essential Function 2 - Develops model concepts and approaches as an
individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters. Learns and implements
new and complex aviation standards. Responsibility 1 - Develop, coordinate, or monitor
all aspects of production, including selection of manufacturing methods, fabrication,
or operation of product designs. Essential Function 3 - Collaborates with users and
principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research
projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation. Performs data
analysis for projects. Responsibility 1 - Confer with engineers or other personnel
to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical
information. Responsibility 2 - Trains and oversees students. Essential Function
4 - Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents
findings at local, national, and/or international meetings. Prepares, or assists with
the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of
research activities. Responsibility 1 - Research and analyze customer design proposals,
specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance
requirements of designs or applications. Essential Function 5 - Serves as investigator
on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria,
and/or manages a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant
state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems, including dimensioning test
equipment such as calipers, roller ball gauges, micrometers, and microscopic measurement
techniques. Responsibility 1 - Apply engineering principles or practices to emerging
fields.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related STEM field. Two (2) years of experience working in a research laboratory with the following: with composites-related ASTM test standards; with dimensioning test equipment such as calipers, roller ball gauges, micrometers, and microscopic measurement techniques; and with database setup and data entry for LIMs.
$57,117/yr. to $87,000/yr.
Reply to:
Raegan Brown
HR Generalist
National Institute for Aviation Research
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260