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Overview

We are seeking a Stress Engineer to join our aviation manufacturing team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis and stress calculations for new and existing aircraft components and assemblies. Your work will contribute to safe and efficient aircraft designs, supporting our commitment to quality, innovation, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Structural Analysis:
  • Perform detailed stress analysis (static, fatigue, and damage tolerance) on aircraft structures using classical hand calculation methods and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Design Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with design engineers to optimize component designs for weight, strength, and performance requirements.
• Material Selection:
  • Recommend appropriate materials and manufacturing processes based on stress requirements, cost considerations, and project timelines.
• Compliance & Certification:
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant aviation regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) and collaborate with certification authorities throughout the approval process.
• Documentation:
  • Generate clear and concise technical reports, stress notes, and other documentation to capture analysis results and support internal and external reviews.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance analysis methods, tools, and practices, contributing to increased efficiency and reliability in the engineering process.
• Collaboration & Mentoring:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, supply chain) to resolve technical issues.
  • Share technical knowledge and mentor junior team members.

The Point Mugu Operations Support Analyst is responsible to the Point Mugu Director and Deputy Director of Operations (DO) for all flight scheduling, airspace coordination and any other task as assigned by the DO. The Operations Support Analyst will be familiar with the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), for MK-58 Hunter, Mirage F1, and F-21 Kfir Operations Manual, and ATAC general flight operations.

Job Responsibilities

·       Responsible to the DO for coordinating pilot manning and scheduling.

·       Responsible to the DO for coordinating daily, weekly, and long-range customer scheduling/range space requirements.

·       Actively monitor, update, and maintain the daily master Outlook events calendar for West Coast operations.

·       Create and disseminate daily operational customer scheduling (flight schedule).

·       Monitor daily flight operations and schedules to ensure proper execution and create and disseminate daily reports of flight operations conducted.

·       Maintain the West coast monthly operations master flight support records and create and disseminate a monthly report of mission and flight operations conducted.

·       Provide quality customer service in scheduling to all units being supported, Navy scheduling offices and our pilot cadre.

·       Assist the Chief Pilot/Training Manager/Standardization Manager/ Navy Program Manager with their daily tasks and duties.

·       Responsible for maintaining and updating master data spread sheets for flight operations and as designated by the DO, Vice President, and Navy Program Manager.

·       Closely monitor operations and maintenance aircraft availability to balance assets with tasking.

·       Effectively communicate across the operations and maintenance spectrum to maintain internal continuity.

·       Effectively communicate and support external and government customers, agencies, and auditors as designated by the DO and Vice President.

·       Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President and DO.

Overview:
We are seeking four skilled SIL Technicians to join our team. Two positions are available for mid-March and two at the end of March. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic technical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cable & Harness Fabrication: Manufacture interconnecting cables and harnesses based on detailed engineering drawings.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of test bench and laboratory infrastructure equipment.

The Quality Engineering Specialist will be responsible for managing projects that drive breakthrough technologies. This role focuses on advanced processes, including non-contact metrology, hybrid CMM inspections, blade CMM inspection (twist and contour), and advanced analytics for quality. The successful candidate will contribute to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System through multi-faceted assignments. Operating with minimal supervision in an ambiguous environment, this role requires effective collaboration with internal programs and interaction with U.S. and international government agencies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Extract and interpret complex models using Catia V6 for CMM programming
• Establish best practices for efficient and repeatable set-up in inspection environments
• Utilize expert knowledge in GD&T to ensure accurate layout, inspection, and results
• Develop CMM programs for production and new aircraft launches at a leading aerospace company
• Perform and interpret CMM inspections on rotorcraft components and assemblies
• Serve as the technical lead in quality for specific systems or subsystems
• Provide inspection expertise to influence program design engineering during advanced composite manufacturing development
• Support internal and external stakeholders (Design IPTs, Manufacturing, Program Management, Engineering Labs, Supply Chain Management, Suppliers, etc.) with quality expertise
• Design and lead research projects that advance quality technologies related to rotorcraft metallic and composite components
• Manage relationships with industry partners supporting quality initiatives
• Lead and validate Corrective Action and Continuous Improvement Process efforts
• Represent Bell in industry committees and associations

We are seeking a dedicated Engineering Technician/Aide to support our engineering team. In this role, you will handle day-to-day shop floor tasks, address machine issues promptly, and assist with data collection for various engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing & Assembly: Assist in the production and assembly of various products and parts.
• Machine Issue Response: Act as the first responder for machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Product Testing: Test products to ensure they meet specifications and document processing conditions.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Collect and analyze data to support engineering projects.
• Workstation Maintenance: Maintain clean, safe workstations and fabrication areas.
• Production Records: Keep detailed production records and report inconsistencies or equipment issues.
• Inventory & Equipment Surveillance: Assist with inventory management and ensure equipment complies with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• New Product Development: Support the creation of new products utilizing composites, textiles, coatings, foams, and additive manufacturing technologies.
• Quality Audits: Conduct quality audits and inspections, execute trial plans, and develop new test plans.

• Software Safety Standards & Requirements

  • Apply software safety standards (e.g., DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, AMCOM 385-17, Joint Software Safety Engineering Handbook) throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards from initial concept through qualification testing.

• Civil & Defense Safety Process

  • Demonstrate familiarity with civil safety processes: SAE ARP-4761 and ARP-4754.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with defense safety processes: MIL-STD-882.

• SAE ARP4761 Analyses

  • Aircraft and System Functional Hazard Assessments (AFHA/SFHA)
  • Aircraft and System Safety Assessments (PASA, PSSA, ASA, SSA)
  • Particular Risk Analysis (PRA)
  • Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA)
  • Common Mode Analysis (CMA)

• MIL-STD-882 Analyses

  • Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Operational & Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA)
  • Health Hazard Analysis (HHA)
  • System/Subsystem Hazard Analysis (SHA/SSHA)
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analyses (FMECA)
  • Safety Assessment Report (SAR)

• Model-Based Systems & Safety Analysis

  • Utilize model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and model-based safety analysis (MBSA) principles (experience or training is desired).

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work with cross-functional teams to resolve complex functional systems issues.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Brief leadership and customers on technical findings and recommendations.

• Aircraft Systems Knowledge

  • Possess technical and functional understanding of aircraft and aircraft systems.
  • Operational understanding of aircraft, aircraft systems, and related support systems is highly desirable.