NIAR Careers

Want to join our team? Whether you'd like to become a researcher or summer intern, NIAR may have an opportunity for you to join the Wichita State University team. We are researchers, scientists, engineers, computer programmers, personnel specialists, accountants…you name it! We are always looking for smart, creative individuals to enhance our business.

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located at Wichita State University, is a premier aviation research organization that has gained national and international recognition for its programs and laboratories. NIAR is engaged in basic and applied research, testing and certification. The city of Wichita is a home of major aerospace industry, namely Boeing IDS, Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna Aircraft Company, Bombardier-Learjet, Spirit Aerosystems and many aviation suppliers.


Currently open positions:

Research Engineer

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located at Wichita State University, is a premier aviation research organization that has gained national and international recognition for its programs and laboratories. NIAR is engaged in basic and applied research, testing and certification. The city of Wichita is a home of major aerospace industry, namely Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing, Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna, Bombardier-Learjet and many aviation suppliers. NIAR is seeking a candidate for the position Research Engineer. To be considered for the position, applicants must provide a resume and three professional related references. In addition, the applicant must complete and on-line application. Deadline for receipt of applications is May 09, 2008. The Research Engineer for the Crash Dynamics Laboratory (CDL) of the National Institute for Aviation Research assists the laboratory director with oversight of the laboratory operations, provides technical support for Government, Faculty, and Industry sponsored test programs, and provides maintenance support for the lab’s mechanical and electronic equipment. The nature of test operations of a high-energy facility of this type requires a person who is knowledgeable of and practices all elements of the personnel and equipment safety programs.

Required Qualifications:
  1. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of employment.
  2. Have a Bachelor of Science Degree in an accredited engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
  3. Be willing to work flexible hours at relatively short notice.
  4. Must have the capability to interact effectively with customers, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Have an engineering degree, preferably in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  2. Have working experience in a crash sled environment.
  3. Have working experience with computer controlled data acquisition systems and instrumentation systems.
  4. Have experience in personnel and equipment safety.
  5. Have working experience with computer programming with Microsoft VB.net.
  6. Be knowledgeable and experienced in computer modeling in CATIA V5.
  7. Be knowledgeable and have experience with the setup, operation, and analysis of mobile Coordinate Measuring Machines (CCM) such as FARO or the like.
How to apply:
The initial step ist to complete the on-line application form at www.HRePartners.com.
For Additional information contact:
Jerry Antes at (316) 978-5888 or by Email: jerry.antes@wichita.edu
National Institute for Aviation Research
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, Box 93
Wichita, KS 67260-0093
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