Research Engineers ##33001

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• SUMMARY** - 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: Interprets,

organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research

assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems.*

• *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.*

• *Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution

in an area of considerable scope and complexity through series of

complete and conceptually related studies, or through a variety of

projects of lesser scope.*

• *Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in

terms of broad general objectives and limits. Responsibility 1 -

Oversee aerospace research and development projects.*

• *Provide program management for FAA projects related to mechanical

Testing With Advanced Joining Methods. Essential Function 2

Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher

and acts independently on technical matters. Responsibility 1 - Plan

or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests

on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or

equipment.*

• *Work with material properties, joining methods and fabrication;

Acoustic Emissions Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) including

Ultrasonics, X-Ray CT, Shearography, Thermography and visual,

physical and thermal testing methods.*

• *Essential Function 3: Collaborates with users and principal

investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of

research projects; provides technical leadership and technique

consultation.*

• *Perform specimen noise analysis involving acoustic emissions, as

well as mechanical testing (coupon and sub-element level) and

statistical analysis. Perform analysis of Acoustic Ultrasonic data

in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures to investigate

failure mechanics and progressions.*

• *Responsibility 1 - Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution

of customers\' reports of technical problems with aircraft or

aerospace vehicles. Responsibility 2 - Oversee or coordinate

activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in

designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or

aerospace products. 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 - Write technical reports or other documentation,

such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff,

management, or customers. Essential Function 5: Serves as

investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope

consistent with above criteria, and/or oversees a research unit.

Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant

state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.*

• *Responsibility 1 - Analyze project requests, proposals, or

engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or

production time of aerospace or aeronautical products*

Minimum Req Irements

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical,

Electrical, or Engineering) or related STEM field. Two (2) years of

experience in a research laboratory, including one (1) year of

experience with the following: crash testing setups; calibration and

instrumentation of ADTS in compliance with SAE AS8049 and FAA Part

25.562 standards; photometric data analysis and reporting using

high-speed video data and FARO points. Demonstrated ability with CATIA

V5 or equivalent 3D modeling software. Demonstrated ability to adhere to

FAA, SAE, and ASTM technical requirements.***