Spirit Defense - Associate Test Engineering Technical Analyst

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

The Boeing Company is seeking a Test Engineering Technical Analyst to their team in Wichita, KS. The Structural Technology Test Lab (STTL) provides structural and mechanical property test services to all programs at Boeing-Wichita. With test being one of the final steps in the project/product life cycle, schedule changes and tight deadlines are standard operating conditions. As a team, test lab personnel must work together to provide effective and accurate test solutions to our customers in a timely manner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of duties utilizing electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and similar type systems and equipment to perform a wide variety of tests
• Construct, fabricate, assemble, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, diagnose, and maintain equipment, components, devices, or systems (primarily hydraulic, electrical and computer based equipment)
• Support tests ranging from coupon to large scale assembly rig tests
• Support testing within the lab environment as well as remotely on shop floor and/or customer test facilities as required
• Instrument test articles using standard instrumentation devices such as thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.
• Obtain IPC certification for electrical aspects of instrumentation installations
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions
• Operate related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format
• Analyze data to determine whether instrumentation is functioning correctly upon installation
• Perform calibration and alignment checks, planning, modifications, and replacements as directed
• Work effectively and supportively in a team environment while being able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Coordinate lifting of items and assemblies, some potentially heavy, either individually, with other personnel or specialty lifting devices including overhead cranes
• Work with potentially hazardous equipment or on potentially hazardous test activities, following all safety equipment and processes mandated for those activities
• Work directly with internal customers in a supportive and positive manner
• Ability to travel to support testing at customer facilities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• 5+ years’ hands-on mechanical experience
• Experience working with electrical systems
• Experience working with various hand tools
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Technical Associate Degree
• Ability to work from drawings and schematics
• Experience assembling mechanical systems
• Experience with hydraulic systems
• Experience operating MTS load frames

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary Pay Range: $51,150 - $78,450  

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.