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Wichita KS USA
In-Office
94K-144K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Lead development and research of new aerostructure products and manufacturing processes. Define and mature concepts perform trade studies develop test and certification plans and progress prototypes through verification and validation. Collaborate cross-functionally document plans for proposals and evaluate product performance cost and manufacturability. Hands-on composite manufacturing experience and ability to obtain U.S. Secret clearance required.
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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence Spirit Defense provides the capabilities technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $93850- $143850
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence Spirit Defense provides the capabilities technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Conceives new product configurations designs manufacturing processesand advanced technologies for new aerostructures
- Defines and performs research programs to mature concepts technologies and processes
- Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
- Defines future factory vision concepts and options
- Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front
- Defines test and certification plans
- Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
- Performs trade studies for design alternatives
- Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans
- Works in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans
- Progresses concept through initial configuration proto typingrisk reduction and mature technology readiness
- Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages i.e. bid and proposal
- High energy self-starter with applicable knowledge of composite development techniques and manufacturing processes.
- Develops concepts through the initial configuration prototyping risk reduction verification and validation and is able to progress a project thru to completion. .
- Authors test reports and certification plans.
- Hands-on experience with a variety of carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite materials manufacturing processes including hand layup compression molding and vacuum bagging.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Must be a self starter and able to perform duties with minimum supervision
- Experience building interpersonal professional relationships
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 3D computer aided modeling
- Experience with robotics automation design and various programming languages (C++ Python)
- Familiarity with Linux operating system I.E. Ubuntu
- Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project Power Point Excel Word Teams and Visio
- Experience with aerostructure manufacturing
- Experience in cross-functional project management
- Experience with Continuous Improvement/ Lean/ Industry 4.0/ World Class Manufacturing/ Future Factory/ Production System
- Knowledge of engineering manufacturing and supply chain
- Knowledge of operational processes flow and procedures
- Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
- Knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS and ROS2)
- Research experience
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $93850- $143850
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
#LI-CG1
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of related work experience
- Self-starter able to perform duties with minimum supervision
- Experience building interpersonal professional relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- Hands-on experience with carbon fiber reinforced thermoset matrix composite manufacturing processes (hand layup compression molding vacuum bagging)
- 3D computer aided modeling
- Experience with robotics automation design and programming languages (C++ Python)
- Familiarity with Linux operating system (Ubuntu)
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office 365 Microsoft Project PowerPoint Excel Word Teams Visio
- Experience with aerostructure manufacturing
- Cross-functional project management experience
- Experience with Continuous Improvement/Lean/Industry 4.0/World Class Manufacturing/Future Factory/Production System
- Knowledge of engineering manufacturing and supply chain
- Knowledge of operational processes flow and procedures
- Knowledge of financial processes and procedures
- Knowledge of Robotic Operating System (ROS and ROS2)
- Research experience
What the Team is Saying
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Retirement Support—For most U.S. nonunion roles the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth adoption surrogacy or foster placement alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
- Healthcare Strength—Coverage spans medical dental and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g. cancer support and centers of excellence) with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care coaching and access to licensed therapists are included.
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Year Founded: 1916
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