Niar Research Engineer

Position Title NIAR Research Engineer Position Number NEW Position Status Full-Time Regular Work Hours

Typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Description

University Overview

Wichita State University has a long tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship that spurs the economy and serves the needs of the local community. This is the place where anything is possible. Where collaboration and innovative ideas shape the future, and entrepreneurship is in our bones. If you have the creativity, passion and insight to help us build a brighter future for our city, state and world-this is the place where you belong.

Position Specific Responsibilities

NIAR's Crash Dynamics Lab is looking for a Research Engineer that supports and leads daily aerospace and automotive crash testing projects to ensure on time completion and customer satisfaction. Plans and prepares test setup, performs testing to the test procedure and standards, records and analyzes data, and builds reports.

Summary of Responsibilities

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.

• May prepare analyses, reports, and other documentation for publication; presents findings at local, national, and/or international meetings. May prepare, or assist 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.

Commitment

Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.

Requirements

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in related field by hire date

Preferred Education

Master's degree in Engineering with an emphasis in Biomechanics or Crashworthiness

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years of related experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with electrical systems, data acquisition and instrumentation, and ATD calibration and testing

• Operation and maintenance of a servo-hydraulic accelerator crash sled system

• Working experience with NI Diadem (Visual Basic Script) and TEMA photogrammetry software

• Knowledge of Virtual Engineering modeling and simulation for crashworthiness

• Design or drafting (CAD/CAM) experience with CATIA V5

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand, implement, and follow automotive and aerospace crash testing standards (SAE) and regulations (FMVSS, NCAP, EuroNCAP, 14 CFR 23-29.562)

• Comfortable using hand and power tools on a daily basis to prepare customer test setups

• Ability to interact effectively with domestic and international customers and staff

• Takes initiative and be self-motivated

• Demonstrated reliability and ability to manage time effectively

• Read, interpret, and develop technical drawings and documents

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Work independently and in a team environment that results in customer satisfaction

Licenses, Certificates and Registrations

None

Sponsorship No, due to export control requirements, the University cannot sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. User Export Compliance This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a "U.S. Person". Additional Information Special Instructions

Department Information

Department 102163-NIAR - Crash Dynamics

Salary Information

Pay Information Commensurate with experience Overtime Eligibility No Eligible for Shift Differential? No Benefits Eligible? Yes Benefit Information

Wichita State University and the State of Kansas offer a variety of benefit programs which are designed to enhance employment. Many of these benefits are available immediately and some with a wait period.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and supplemental coverage offerings

• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions

• Basic employer-paid life insurance and optional life insurance

• Employee and Dependent Tuition Assistance Program

• Generous time off accruals

• Full time 12-month employees typically accrue 22 vacation days and 12 days of sick leave per year in addition to 9 annual paid holidays designated by the State of Kansas.

• Additional holidays and/or a discretionary day can be granted by the governor each year.

• Part-time employee accruals are on a pro-rated basis.

• Paid Parental Leave

• State Shared Leave Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts on campus and throughout Wichita through ShockerStart

You can find more information on benefits in the New/Prospective Employee Benefits Guide.

Requisition Details

Requisition Details

Posting Date 04/28/2024 Closing Date Proposed Start Date

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs.

• Ability to position self for inspection, construction or maintenance of equipment including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces.

• Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials and/or supplies.

• Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.

• Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation.

• Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.

• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively.

• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment

Physical Weight Category Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Demands Atypical Physical Job Requirements

On limited occasions, work will be required outdoors for extended periods of time.