NIAR Research Engineer - Composites and Structures

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**Job Details**

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is a fast-growing

area within WSU. NIAR is known globally for our expertise in the most

critical areas of aerospace research and development.\

The Composites and Structures group is looking for an Engineer to join

their team. If you are detail oriented, enjoy challenging and rewarding

work, and like being part of a team, consider applying for this

position!

**Job Summary**

Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research

assignments in a field or specialization of an engineering discipline.

Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and

complexity. Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of

problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or

series of projects of lesser scope.

**Essential Functions**

Interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates engineering research

assignments concerned with unique or controversial problems. Applies

diversified knowledge of engineering research principles, practices, and

protocols in research projects; makes recommendations and conclusions

which serve as the basis for decision making in a specialty area.

Formulates and conducts systematic problem analysis and resolution in an

area of considerable scope and complexity through series of complete and

conceptually related studies, or through a variety of projects of lesser

scope. Receives administrative supervision, with assignments given in

terms of broad general objectives and limits. Develops model concepts

and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on

technical matters. Collaborates with users and principal investigators

on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects;

provides technical leadership and technique consultation. Prepares

analyses, reports, and assists with the preparation of, materials for

grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.

Serves as investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and

scope consistent with above criteria, and/or manages a research unit.

Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant

state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.

**Job Duties**

Follow sample conditioning instructions according to NIAR internal test

plans and/or customer test instructions.\

Read and understand the ASTM/ SACMA test standards for specific test

criteria and follow the preparation requirements.\

Program and maintain temperature/humidity chambers and furnaces

according manufacture instructions. Perform routine maintenance on

chambers. Maintain records needed for NADCAP and internal audits.\

Plan conditioning schedules for specimen storage and removal. Maintain

detailed records of specimen information.\

Handle chemicals and aviation fuels used in test specimen preparation

and conditioning. Use chemical, solvents and bonding material according

to the instructions specified by the vendors and customers.\

Design and modify test setups, fixtures, tools and standards according

to customer requests while maintaining industry requirements.\

Finalize data, find outliers, highlight repetitive testing, and submit

results to respective departments.\

Compare data to material specifications, test specifications or

department requirements and identifying test data that fail to meet

specific criteria. Report and organize data according to customer

instructions.\

Composites and metal specimen preparation for mechanical testing,

including tabbing, primar and secondary bonding, installing fasteners

for metal-composites joints.\

Operate machines such as wet blaster, sand blasters, table saw and

drilling equipment. Maintain this equipment according to manufacturer

requirements.

**Required Education and Experience**

Bachelor??s degree in engineering or related STEM field

Two (2) years of related experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Experience with composites manufacturing processes and handling

composites material.\

Experience in identifying electric or plumbing failures in machines or

equipment.\

Experience in handling machining tools and basic machine shop skills and

operations.\

Ability to read and understand technical drawings on test specimens or

parts.\

Strong attention to detail.\

Strong organizational and communication skills.\

Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook and CATIA.\

Ability to effectively prioritize and manage workflow based on

expectations.\

Ability to work efficiently both independently and along with other

colleagues.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Bachelor??s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is preferred.

**Physical Requirements**

Ability to ascend and desc