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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: - Independently interprets, organizes, executes, andcoordinates research assignments in a field or specialization of anengineering discipline. Formulates and conducts research on problems ofconsiderable 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 Function 1: 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. Responsibility 1 - Oversee aerospace research and development projects.- Provide program management for FAA projects related to mechanical testing with advanced joining methods. Essential Function 2: Develops model concepts and approaches as an individual researcher and acts independently on technical matters. Responsibility 1 - Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of aircraft or aerospace systems or equipment.- Work with material properties, joining methods and fabrication; Acoustic Emissions Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) including Ultrasonics, X-Ray CT, Shearography, Thermography and visual, physical and thermal testing methods.- Essential Function 3: Collaborates with users and principal investigators on design, analysis, application, and reporting of research projects; provides technical leadership and technique consultation.- Perform specimen noise analysis involving acoustic emissions, as well as mechanical testing (coupon and sub-element level) and statistical analysis. Perform analysis of Acoustic Ultrasonic data in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures to investigate failure mechanics and progressions.- Responsibility 1 - Plan or coordinate investigation and resolution of customers' reports of technical problems with aircraft or aerospace vehicles. Responsibility 2 - Oversee or coordinate activities of engineering or technical personnel involved in designing, fabricating, modifying, or testing of aircraft or aerospace products. Essential Function 4: Prepares analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings. Prepares, or assists with the preparation of, materials for grant proposals to obtain funding in support of research activities.- Responsibility 1 - Write technical reports or other documentation, such as handbooks or bulletins, for use by engineering staff, management, or customers. Essential Function 5: Serves as investigator on single or multiple projects of complexity and scope consistent with above criteria, and/or oversees a research unit. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.- Responsibility 1 - Analyze project requests, proposals, or engineering data to determine feasibility, productibility, cost, or production time of aerospace or aeronautical productsMINIMUM REQ IREMENTS:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical,Electrical, or Engineering) or related STEM field. Two (2) years ofexperience in a research laboratory, including one (1) year ofexperience with the following: crash testing setups; calibration andinstrumentation of ADTS in compliance with SAE AS8049 and FAA Part25.562 standards; photometric data analysis and reporting usinghigh-speed video data and FARO points. Demonstrated ability with CATIAV5 or equivalent 3D modeling software. Demonstrated ability to adhere toFAA, SAE, and ASTM technical requirements.