Employment Opportunities

UDRI is seeking an entry-level mechanical or aerospace engineer to support our aerostructures research projects. The candidate will principally be creating highly detailed computer-aided design (CAD) models and drawings of aircraft landing gear components, with other possible job duties including developing analytical models and algorithms, generating bills of materials, assessing aircraft system technical orders, supporting testing of aircraft components, and developing technical documentation including presentations, reports, drawings, and other engineering data.

The position is within UDRI’s Structures Group which offers significant experience working with airframe structures, landing systems, transparency systems, radome structures, engine components, and high temperature supersonic/hypersonic applications. The Structures Group has solved complex engineering problems and conducted structures-related research and development for over 45 years. The Structures Group are key contributors to the integrated and dynamic Structures and Materials Division that provides comprehensive capabilities for systems engineering, design/redesign, analysis, prototyping/fabrication, testing, and qualification in order to transition “real-world” hardware solutions for air and ground vehicles and complex test equipment.

- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution is required.
- Proficiency using the standard suite of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Coursework or practical experience working with CAD software, such as SolidWorks.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with other engineers, as well as with current and potential customers.
- A strong attention-to-detail and ability to work effectively in a timely manner.
- Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
- The candidate must be able to pass a National Agency Check.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

- Hands-on experience with mechanical and structural systems.
- Two or more years of experience using SolidWorks, or similar software, including drawing generation.
- One year of experience using MATLAB and Simulink or similar codes.
- Coursework and/or practical experience of probability and statistics.
- Experience using Abaqus, Ansys, and/or large commercial finite element analysis (FEA) codes.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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