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NC Programmer - Remote

Wichita, KS ยท Remote

$23.75 - $32.50/hr

Familiarity with aerospace materials, including metals and composites, and their machining ... This is a remote position, requiring a stable internet connection and access to industry-standard ...

Job Summary Service Steel Aerospace (SSA) is a leading global distributor of high-performance ... This is a remote position that requires travel to the assigned territory. This full-time position ...

... aerospace and defense markets. Services include instructional delivery, simulation operation and ... The Remote Pilot Operator (RPO) (Field) operates a combination of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)/keyboard ...

... REMOTE PILOT OPERATOR Wichita, KS (ICT) Location: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport ... aerospace and defense markets. Services include instructional delivery, simulation operation and ...

C061 - NC Programmer

Wichita, KS ยท Remote

$23.75 - $32.50/hr

Familiarity with aerospace materials, including metals and composites, and their machining ... This is a remote position, requiring a stable internet connection and access to industry-standard ...

$18 - $50/hr

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Comfortable working in a fully remote ...

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$18 - $50/hr

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Comfortable working in a fully remote ...

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$18 - $50/hr

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Comfortable working in a fully remote ...

New

$18 - $50/hr

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Comfortable working in a fully remote ...

New

$18 - $50/hr

Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. * Comfortable working in a fully remote ...

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What is a remote aerospace job?

A remote aerospace job is a position within the aerospace industry that allows employees to work from locations outside of traditional office or manufacturing settings, typically from home. These roles often involve engineering, design, software development, project management, or data analysis, and rely on digital collaboration tools. Remote aerospace jobs are becoming more common as technology enables secure communication and project sharing across distances. They offer flexibility and may reduce commuting time, but sometimes require occasional on-site visits depending on the project's needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote aerospace engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Aerospace Engineer, you need a solid background in aerospace engineering principles, a relevant degree, and experience with aircraft or spacecraft systems. Proficiency in CAD software, simulation tools like MATLAB or ANSYS, and familiarity with project management platforms are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and effective virtual communication skills set top performers apart in remote roles. These skills are essential for ensuring technical accuracy, innovation, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams in the aerospace industry.

How does working remotely as an aerospace engineer affect collaboration with multidisciplinary teams?

Remote aerospace engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and testing departments, using digital tools like video conferencing, collaborative CAD platforms, and shared documentation systems. While remote work offers flexibility, it requires proactive communication and strong organizational skills to ensure seamless coordination across time zones and technical specialties. Regular virtual meetings and clear documentation practices help maintain project alignment and foster teamwork, even when team members are geographically dispersed.

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Aerospace Application Engineer

Expert Connections

Wichita, KS โ€ข Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on cutting tool application support to aerospace and defense customers

  • Troubleshoot cutting tool and machining issues directly on the customer floor

  • Conduct cutting tool testing and trials, document results, and recommend process improvements


Job description

Our client, a global manufacturer of precision cutting tools and machining solutions, is hiring an Aerospace ApplicationEngineerto support and grow its aerospace and defense customer basein the Wichita, Kansas region.

This is a customer-facing technical role combining cutting tool application engineering, hands-on troubleshooting, process optimization, and business development. The Aerospace Application Engineer will work directly with customers on the manufacturing floor to improve machining performance, solve tooling challenges, conduct tooling trials, and identify new applications and opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on cutting tool application support to aerospace and defense customers 

  • Troubleshoot cutting tool and machining issues directly on the customer floor 

  • Recommend speeds and feeds to improve cycle times, tool life, quality, and manufacturability 

  • Analyze machining requirements including tolerances, surface finishes, hole quality, SPC requirements, geometries, power, thrust, and balance 

  • Conduct cutting tool testing and trials, document results, and recommend process improvements 

  • Develop tooling and process optimization solutions for customer applications 

  • Train customers on the proper implementation and use of cutting tools 

  • Serve as the technical liaison between customers, sales, manufacturing, engineering, and customer service

  • Identify new applications and tooling opportunities within existing and prospective aerospace customers 

  • Support sales growth and territory objectives through technical expertise and value-added solutions 

  • Maintain detailed technical documentation of applications, testing, troubleshooting, and optimization activities 

Qualifications

  • 4-5+ years of hands-on cutting tool application experience

  • Technical education, military training, or equivalent hands-on experience comparable to a 2-4 year technical degree program 

  • Experience with metal cutting and machining processes within aerospace/defense manufacturing and/or aerostructure assembly

  • Strong understanding of cutting tool applications, machining processes, speeds and feeds, tool life, surface finish, tolerances, and geometries

  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing machining processes 

  • Strong customer-facing communication and technical presentation skills 

  • Ability to work independently and manage customer and territory priorities 

  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to identify and develop new applications 

  • Ability to travel up to 50%

  • Must be located in or near the Wichita, Kansas region

PreferredExperience

  • Manual drilling and reaming experience 

  • ADU drilling and reaming experience 

  • CAM programming 

  • 2D and 3D CAD drafting 

  • Aerostructure design experience 

  • Project management experience or PMP certification 

  • Leadership experience 

Why Join

  • Remote, field-based position supporting customers throughout the region

  • Opportunity to work directly with leading aerospace and defense manufacturing applications 

  • Hands-on role combining technical problem-solving, machining optimization, and customer interaction

  • Career development and advancement opportunities 

  • Training opportunities both domestically and abroad 

  • Benefits eligibility beginning on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and 401(k)

  • Tuition reimbursement 

  • Employee wellness programs