Engineering - Air Vehicle Design Engineer (Wichita)

Job Title: Air Vehicle Design EngineerWork Location: Wichita, Kansas 67206Duration: 12 MonthsJob Type: Temporary AssignmentWork Schedule: Onsite 1st ShiftPay Rate: $ 90.00 - 120.00/ HourlyOverview:TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a diversified global company known for its leadership in aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company operates through multiple business segments including aviation, helicopters, defense, and specialized vehicles. Its portfolio includes well-known brands in aircraft manufacturing, rotorcraft, and advanced defense systems. The organization focuses on designing and delivering innovative products such as business jets, military helicopters, and unmanned systems. It is also actively investing in advanced technologies to support next-generation aviation and defense solutions. With a strong global presence, the company serves both commercial and government customers worldwide.Job Summary:Candidates will assist with developing, planning, organizing and conducting complex design assignments on Aviation Defense and Special Missions aircraft. The candidate will perform duties as an Air Vehicle Design Engineer and Avionics and Electrical mechanical provisioning/installations. Air Vehicle Design Engineers will take responsibility for planning, optimizing, and executing complex aircraft structural design assignments and integration of LRU’s and Wire Harnesses. This will include the support of new products and sustaining designs and require coordination with multiple technical stakeholders. Initiate designs or incorporate design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on modeling and drafting, 3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layouts. Communicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aero sciences and Utility Systems. Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to resolve design conflicts and interferences. Support of Space Reviews (i.e. 3DX, CATIA V5/ V6 Model Management/Interference Checks). Support prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with Experimental Engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to problems in manufacturability. Define prototypes of systems components for testing; set up and run laboratory simulations. Assist in the creation of design reviews, test procedures and coordination of testing. Create presentations to convey test results, design issues, or trade study recommendations. Support the investigation and response to customer field service questionsPosition Responsibilities:Incorporate new design and design improvements utilizing CATIA software with an emphasis on component integration, 3D modeling and drafting3D model development in support of detail, assembly and installation layoutsCommunicate and coordinate with technical disciplines, such as Manufacturing, Tooling, Structural Integrity, Aerodynamics, and AES.Peer drawing checking and the release of engineering documents, as well as day-to-day collaboration to meet company and customer requirementsSupport prototype aircraft assembly, which includes coordination with engineering to support design interpretation and occasionally investigate and respond to questions from Manufacturing OperationsConducts research, calculations, estimates and drafting of projects to conform with established specifications such as capacities, styling, performance and determine status of work in progress. Performs above work utilizing frequent application of in-depth engineering principles.Experience/Education:Professional and diplomatic demeanorStrong sense of accountability and integrityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of 2D & 3D design conceptsProficient in Microsoft Office and 3DX, CATIA V5/V6 and EnoviaBachelor’s Degree in: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.