Subject Matter Expert, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair

Position SummaryThe University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking qualified applicants to apply to our Subject Matter Expert, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair opening! UDRI is a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers. UDRI contributes to the fulfillment of the University’s commitments to education, research and public service through the involvement of students, faculty and external partners.This is a full-time position located on WPAFB. This position requires a master-level expert who will serve as an authority subject-matter expert on aircraft structural integrity and materials science, bridging the critical gap between high-level engineering and practical, flight-line repair reality, as well as instruct a unique aeronautical engineering course to USAF Company Grade Officers. This is a hands-on, instructor/SME position for a proven leader who has "been there and done that." This position will serve as the Senior Subject Matter Expert to the ABDRE program leadership. This role will support the day-to-day activities of the ABDRE Chief and ABDRE Site Leads, ensuring engineering calculations and courses are executed correctly, efficiently, and safely. The research and development findings will be applied to the operational feasibility of repairs, directly impacting aircraft availability and warfighter readiness.Minimum QualificationsMaster's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering15 years of documented experience as an ABDR Engineer, Structural Engineer, or Composites Material EngineerMastery across Aircraft Structural engineering, and Advanced Composites with a vast knowledge of Metals Technology and Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI).5 years of experience teaching teaching aviation related engineering coursesExperienced in developing course curriculum for ABDRE or aerospace engineeringEffective written and verbal communication skillsDue to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizenPreferred QualificationsWhile not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering1-year tour as an ABDRE instructor within AFLCMC/EZ8 years of experience as a USAF officerEligible for an Active Secret ClearanceExperience with multiple airframes (e.g., F-16, F-35, C-130, KC-135, etc.)Special Instructions To ApplicantsTo apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.Closing StatementInformed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.