Department: Industry and Defense Programs Administration

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Commensurate with experience

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Summary

Drives revenue growth and technical support by providing technical expertise and solutions to customers, prospects, and partners.

Essential Functions

Provides support for business development.
Assembles compelling proposals, including development of recurring and non-recurring estimates.
Analyzes, reviews, and supports the development of aircraft.
Conducts trade studies and supports early development of new products.
Develops test plans and reports; supports development and compliance testing.
Supports and communicates Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) evaluations and development plans effectively.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Fifteen (15) years of experience in the aerospace industry

Required License/Certifications/Training

Ability to obtain security clearance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with US Department of Defense contracts in the aerospace industry.
Subject matter expertise in metallic and composites design and/or analysis, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to understand customer needs and translate them into solutions.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key customers, understanding their technical need and providing solutions.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.