Entry-level Research and Development Engineer

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Boeing-Wichita is seeking Entry-level Research and Development Engineers to join their team in Wichita, KS.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities

• Conceives new product configurations, designs, manufacturing processes and advanced technologies for new aerostructures
• Defines and performs research programs to mature concepts, technologies and processes. Understands full life cycle requirements for product development
• Defines future factory vision, concepts and options
• Defines engineering requirements and compliance approaches up front
• Defines test and certification plans
• Assesses or evaluates product performance and manufacturing cost and viability
• Performs trade studies for design alternatives
• Capable of defining necessary resources and development plans
• Works in concert with key functions to align and advance research plans
• Progresses concept through initial configuration, prototyping, risk reduction and mature technology readiness
• Documents and communicates plans and evaluations for future work packages, i.e. bid and proposal

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Wichita, KS location.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited course of study in engineering or related discipline or will obtain one by June 30th, 2026

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aerospace internship experience
• Aerospace co-op experience

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.

Union

This is a union-represented position.

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: $66,400 - $83,000

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.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME