JOB SUMMARY
Carries out engineering assignments concerned with the planning and design of composite radome components and assembly. Designs and develops radomes and composite structures for airborne, sea and land based platforms. Interfaces with manufacturing engineers, designers/drafters, electrical engineers and operations personnel to develop new products and reduce manufacturing cost on existing production radomes. Performs drawing reviews from Drafters/Designers. Supports Engineers for simple to medium level complexity projects.
SUPERVISES
N/A.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Design and development of complex composite structures, both directly and providing oversight across internal/external work packages. Assists the lead with the technical approach/input to the development of leading edge composites manufacturing processes and material selection.
Required Skills Required Experience
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering program in either Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering. Experience with composite materials and processes. Works under constant supervision performs assignments of mild complexity and assists other Engineers.
Working knowledge of both traditional and new manufacturing techniques for fiber reinforced plastic and thermoplastic materials.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
LEVEL 4:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to communicate in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
LEVEL 5:
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
LEVEL: 4
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, pay close attention to detail, and produce high level of accuracy.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.
INTERACTIONS
Will be required to interface and relate well with all employees and multiple departments; including Engineering, Purchasing, Planning and Manufacturing as well as all levels within the Company. Will interact with various outside contacts, to include; customers, vendors, and government agencies. Position requires strong teamwork/cooperative abilities, as well as the ability to work independently. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
COMPUTER SKILLS
IBM PC basic knowledge, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Solidworks, CATIA
TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB
Personal computer. Telephone. Hand tools. Calculator. Copier. Fax.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
LIGHT WORK:
Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move/lift objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to move/lift objects. May involve some lifting. Involves sitting at desk and reading computer screen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, reach or walk. This position requires that the employee be able to hear and speak clearly.
Must keep current with engineering field. Capable of providing field support to customers.
Travel is occasionally required. Extended hours and overtime are occasionally required to meet job requirements.
Accountability to established schedules and/or time pressures required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
LEVEL 2:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Work usually performed in air-conditioned office environment. Some work will occasionally be performed in the shop. Shop environment contains hazardous materials, dust, moving equipment, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic equipment, and metal chips from cutting, milling, drilling and turning operations. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Must have the ability to be flexible and deal with changing conditions as required.
If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.