At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Manufacturing Technology Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Develop, prototype, and test novel manufacturing methods and concepts.
- Work with production personnel to identify pain points and potential solutions.
- Design and fabricate physical prototypes of new technologies, for example, instrumentation systems, robots, and end effectors.
- Design and develop new software systems and concepts, for example, automated scheduling and planning tools, and predictive analytic tools.
- Work with vendors to implement off the shelf equipment such as machining centers, metrology systems, and composite layup equipment.
- Build and maintain a working knowledge of state-of-the-art aerospace composite fabrication and assembly processes.
- Plan, schedule, and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.
- Assist production personnel on the shop floor as needed. Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- Perform limited manufacturing engineering duties on prototype and development programs based on experience and skill set.
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
- Experience in aerospace structural fabrication/assembly processes and/or air vehicle systems integration.
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience designing and fabricating physical prototypes.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, such as CATIA, Fusion 360, SolidWorks and/or Mastercam.
- Experience writing in and debugging software languages such as python, VBA, C, C++, and/or Java.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Adhere to Boeing regulations for lifting.
- Work onsite in Columbus, MS.
- Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% travel). Includes potential extended deployment to customer, supplier, or other Aurora/Boeing sites for critical program activities (Typically no more than 1 month).