If you’re an early-career software engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills in the aerospace industry, Spirit AeroSystems is offering an exciting entry-level role in Wichita, Kansas. This position is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience, work with experienced professionals, and contribute to software solutions supporting complex aerospace programs.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Spirit AeroSystems |
| Role | Entry Level Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | Wichita, Kansas, USA |
| Salary | $68,000–$104,000 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid, depending on business requirements |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Aerospace & Defense / Manufacturing |
Job Description
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.
Selection Process
- Application Submission – Submit your resume and application through the company’s careers portal.
- Application Review – The recruiting team reviews your qualifications and experience.
- Recruiter Screening – Selected candidates may participate in an initial phone or virtual discussion.
- Technical/Team Interview – Candidates may meet with hiring managers and technical team members.
- Final Evaluation – The company evaluates technical qualifications, communication skills, and overall fit.
- Offer & Background Checks – Selected candidates receive an employment offer, subject to applicable pre-employment requirements.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Spirit AeroSystems careers website.
- Search for “Entry Level Software Engineer” in Wichita, Kansas.
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities carefully.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software development skills, education, projects, and internships.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your resume and any requested supporting documents.
- Submit the application and monitor your email for updates from the recruiting team.
