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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** CLARK S J
- **Location:** Wichita, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Kinematics, Routing, Siemens NX, CATIA V5, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73978620-senior-design-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related discipline.
 * 10+ years of aircraft structural design experience.
 * Experience supporting aircraft modifications, manufacturing support, or production engineering.
 * Previous experience in Special Missions, Defense, VIP Completion, or Aftermarket aircraft modification programs.
 * Experience leading engineering teams or providing technical leadership on complex projects.
 * Strong understanding of aircraft structures, installations, and certification requirements.
 * U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency required due to ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Expert-level CATIA V5 experience.
 * Experience with:
 * Assembly Design Part
 * Design Aerospace Sheet Metal Tubing
 * Design Kinematics Electrical Harness Routing Siemens NX experience.
 * Teamcenter PLM experience.
 * MRB experience supporting aircraft production or modification programs.
 * Business jet or military aircraft experience.

What Makes You Successful

 * Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
 * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 * Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
 * Passion for aircraft design, modification, and continuous improvement.

## Description

Join a team where your engineering expertise directly impacts the development and modification of advanced business and military aircraft platforms. As a Senior Structural Design Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting aircraft modifications, special mission installations, structural design solutions, and manufacturing support activities for some of the industry's most sophisticated aircraft., * Develop structural design solutions to support aircraft modifications, production challenges, and special mission installations.

 * Investigate aircraft build issues and create practical engineering solutions to support manufacturing operations.
 * Author temporary and permanent engineering dispositions to resolve non-conformances and production concerns.
 * Perform MRB (Material Review Board) activities, including evaluation and disposition of aircraft non-conformances.
 * Coordinate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams to implement structural modifications.
 * Create and release engineering documentation, installation packages, and engineering change requests.
 * Support flight test programs by developing and coordinating structural engineering changes.
 * Lead technical investigations and provide guidance to engineering teams during aircraft modification projects.
 * Support special mission and aftermarket aircraft integration activities from concept through installation.


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