Aircraft Structures Design Engineer

Position Purpose:

Works on engineering projects containing critical problems, the solution of which requires major technological advances and extensive related development Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for an entire engineering project of major complexity within established scope.
• Makes technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive engineering activities.
• Applies advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge.
• Leads the development of innovative principles and ideas.
• Acts independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize technical product, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Works under consultative direction; uses independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develops standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
• Conceives and plans investigation of broad areas of importance for which engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred.
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.