Aeronautical Engineer III

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Hiring Range: $135,532 - $169,415

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

Job Location:KBJC - NCAR Research Aviation Facility, 10802 Airport Ct, Broomfield, CO 80021.

Job Type:In Person - This position's work must be performed on-site at the NCAR/EOL Research Aviation Facility in Broomfield, CO.

Position Type & Term: Full-time, Regular.

Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

• Must be (a) a U.S. citizen; (b) lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or (c) a protected individual as defined by 8 USC1324b(a)(3).

Relocation Assistance: No.

Application Deadline: 11:59 pm MST on August 14th, 2025.

Required application materials:

(a) Resume/CV

(b) Cover Letter:

• In your cover letter, please describe how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this position.

• For a detailed understanding of the key responsibilities, required knowledge, skills, and abilities, please refer to the corresponding sections of this job posting.

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the engineering group and at times independently, develop approaches and processes to solve complex engineering problems, determine resource requirements, and identify appropriate resource allocations related to aircraft installations and operation.

• Work with a team to conduct design and certification efforts for load criteria, emergency landing conditions, in-flight lift, drag forces, gust loads, and similar support items.

• Work effectively and collaboratively across disciplines of engineering, project planning, flight operations, and geophysical research, resolving as a team issues that arise pertaining to schedule and cost, and instrument/infrastructure performance.

• Provide as-needed support for structural and systems aeronautical engineering requirements for field campaign installations.

• Provide aerodynamic analysis, FEA/FEM, and hand calculations for research instrumentation, research rack overturning moment, skin and frame stresses, and deflection due to ultimate pressure loads.

• Participate in the preparation and approval of certification documents, substantiating data, and instructions for continued airworthiness.

• May lead or assist in certification efforts to obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) form 8110-3 as appropriate and requested.

• Maintain knowledge of engineering techniques appropriate for DER certification(s).

• Assist instrument developers in the design and installation of instruments to meet airworthiness requirements.

• Ensure that installations meet appropriate standards for airworthiness, continued airworthiness, and functional requirements, and prepare appropriate documentation for certification.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience

Required

• Master's Degree of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or Aeronautical/Aerospace engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience with modifications to aircraft and research instrumentation installation.

Desired

• FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) delegation: Obtain the knowledge, skills, and ability in Structural Engineering principles to obtain an FAA Structural DER designation. FAA Designated Engineering Representative delegation: Structures or System and Equipment Mechanical.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required

• Demonstrated Knowledge of aircraft design practices, modification, and major alterations in a broad range of aeronautical disciplines, such as aerodynamics, pneumatic systems, aircraft power systems, electrical/electronic equipment systems, loads, stress, performance, lightning protection, and ground and flight testing.

• Demonstrated Knowledge of FAA regulations, including Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 21, 25, 43, Field approval, and Supplemental Type Certifications.

• Demonstrated Knowledge of computer-aided engineering techniques (design, drafting, finite element analysis with hand calculations for direct validation, computer-aided design, etc.) sufficient to produce documentation needed for safety and certification guidelines.

• Knowledge of special requirements for operations in the public aircraft category.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

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Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

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Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.

Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

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