Spirit Aerosystems

Entry-Level Software Engineer

Spirit Aerosystems$67K — $104K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (ABET-accredited)
  • US Citizenship required
  • Technical experience preferred
  • Experience with C#, WPF, ASP.Net Core, Blazor, Visual Studio or Azure DevOps/TFS
  • Basic understanding of CAD/CAM/CAE engineering packages
  • Experience in application development and Software Product Lifecycle management
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with stakeholders to compile and maintain requirements
  • Perform weekly status reviews
  • Define schedule milestones based on customer needs
  • Provide regular progress reports to leadership
  • Implement design changes and application updates
  • Assist in testing and deployment
  • Provide training to user groups

Benefits

  • Variety of health insurance options
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance programs
  • Opportunities for paid and unpaid time away from work
  • Eligibility for Kansas state aviation tax credit
Full Job Description
Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

 

  •  Coordinate with stakeholders to compile and maintain requirements
  •  Perform weekly status review
  •  Define schedule milestones based on customer needs
  •  Provide regular progress report to leadership
  •  Implement design changes/application updates
  •  Assist in testing and deployment
  •  Assist in providing training to the user group
  •  Extend technical support to user group during the deployment phase.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or another related field from an ABET-accredited program
  • US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Related technical experience
  • Experience using C#, WPF, ASP.Net Core, Blazor, Visual Studio or Azure DevOps/TFS
  • Basic understanding of CAD/CAM/CAE computer aided engineering packages
  • Basic understanding of a typical aircraft structure fabrication and assembly processes
  • Demonstrated application development and software Product Lifecycle management experience in authoring, installation, and deployments
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to proactively identify issues, find root cause and identify both temporary and permanent solutions
  • Ability to comprehend complex software, hardware, and networking concepts
  • Demonstrated experience conducting formal Root Cause Analysis and implementing Corrective Action
  • Experience participating in technical teams with diverse backgrounds
  • Ability to manage and organize multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

 

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

 

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

 

Summary Pay Range: $67,850 - $104,000

 

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

 

About Spirit Aerosystems

Spirit AeroSystems is a leading manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial and defense aircraft. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Spirit AeroSystems designs and manufactures a wide range of products including fuselages, wings, and nacelles. The company has facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia and serves customers around the world. Spirit AeroSystems is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Spirit Aerosystems
Size
16,100 employees
Market Cap
$3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$870.3 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-10.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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