Military aircraft designer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Military aircraft designer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in military aircraft designer job postings.
Sample military aircraft designer requirements
- Degree in aeronautical engineering or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in military aircraft design.
- Strong understanding of aviation regulations.
- Proficiency in CAD software, such as Autodesk Inventor.
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
Sample required military aircraft designer soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Military aircraft designer job description example 1
BAE Systems military aircraft designer job description
Join us at our brand new location in Cedar Rapids. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have an Engineering background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag".
See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS systems, our array of products cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Engineering: Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
The Role:
+ You may be involved in several of these areas of the design process including requirements capture, design and PCB layout, integration, verification, test, transition to manufacturing, collateral support and customer interface.
+ You will support design and integration with other team members including hardware, software, systems, test and operations as necessary.
+ Successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of engineering principals.
Who You Are:
+ You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
+ You possess good organizational skills
+ You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
**Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.**
**This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.**
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Must currently be pursuing a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
+ US Citizen
+ Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Junior or Senior in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering program
+ High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
+ Ability to work with a diverse team
**EE Co-Op - Military GPS Hardware Design (Onsite)**
**85016BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS systems, our array of products cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Engineering: Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
The Role:
+ You may be involved in several of these areas of the design process including requirements capture, design and PCB layout, integration, verification, test, transition to manufacturing, collateral support and customer interface.
+ You will support design and integration with other team members including hardware, software, systems, test and operations as necessary.
+ Successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of engineering principals.
Who You Are:
+ You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
+ You possess good organizational skills
+ You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
**Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.**
**This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.**
**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Must currently be pursuing a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
+ US Citizen
+ Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**
+ Junior or Senior in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering program
+ High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
+ Ability to work with a diverse team
**EE Co-Op - Military GPS Hardware Design (Onsite)**
**85016BR**
EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
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Military aircraft designer job description example 2
Raytheon Technologies military aircraft designer job description
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Description:
The Hot Section Engineering Mechanical Design team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, preferably with turbo machinery experience. If you have relevant mechanical design background and experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to like to hear from you. The mechanical designer will work with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including project, structures, durability, aero-thermal, and product definition. The mechanical designer will also need to interface with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs as well as other departments such as Customer Technical Support, Global Services Engineering, and Product Safety, Certification and Validation & Development Operations to complete these tasks. The candidate could work either commercial or military programs, which will be determined based upon candidate qualifications and program needs. Depending on the phase of the program, the tasks will vary, but may include clean sheet design, delivering development hardware to test engines, facilitating the delivery of hardware to production engines, processing engineering changes to improve the production configuration, and support of fielded engines.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with some supervisor oversight.
+ Review of product definition data (prints and models).
+ Generate development hardware design solutions that meet the objectives of the test engines and facilitate the delivery of the development hardware to the test engines on schedule.
+ Work with Operations to address production issues and evaluate hardware nonconformances to facilitate the timely delivery of production hardware.
+ Process technically sound engineering changes within program schedule that meet performance metrics such as cost, weight, and part life.
+ Work with our Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to respond to customer questions, review deteriorated hardware, and update engine maintenance manual limits.
+ Utilize standard work and CORE/ACE tools to continuously improve the turbine airfoil design process.
+ This position may require up to 10% travel.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
+ 2+ years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field
+ US Citizen due to government contract
+ Must be able to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Active Security Clearance
+ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
+ Good verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
+ Familiarity with Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines.
+ Turbomachinery experience.
+ Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
+ Experience with MS Office products.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Job Description:
The Hot Section Engineering Mechanical Design team is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, preferably with turbo machinery experience. If you have relevant mechanical design background and experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to like to hear from you. The mechanical designer will work with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including project, structures, durability, aero-thermal, and product definition. The mechanical designer will also need to interface with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs as well as other departments such as Customer Technical Support, Global Services Engineering, and Product Safety, Certification and Validation & Development Operations to complete these tasks. The candidate could work either commercial or military programs, which will be determined based upon candidate qualifications and program needs. Depending on the phase of the program, the tasks will vary, but may include clean sheet design, delivering development hardware to test engines, facilitating the delivery of hardware to production engines, processing engineering changes to improve the production configuration, and support of fielded engines.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with some supervisor oversight.
+ Review of product definition data (prints and models).
+ Generate development hardware design solutions that meet the objectives of the test engines and facilitate the delivery of the development hardware to the test engines on schedule.
+ Work with Operations to address production issues and evaluate hardware nonconformances to facilitate the timely delivery of production hardware.
+ Process technically sound engineering changes within program schedule that meet performance metrics such as cost, weight, and part life.
+ Work with our Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to respond to customer questions, review deteriorated hardware, and update engine maintenance manual limits.
+ Utilize standard work and CORE/ACE tools to continuously improve the turbine airfoil design process.
+ This position may require up to 10% travel.
Basic Qualifications:
+ Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
+ 2+ years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field
+ US Citizen due to government contract
+ Must be able to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Active Security Clearance
+ Good communication and interpersonal skills.
+ Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
+ Good verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
+ Familiarity with Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines.
+ Turbomachinery experience.
+ Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994.
+ Experience with MS Office products.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Updated March 14, 2024