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Aeronautical Engineer
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Corps

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COUNTRY
Mexico
REGION
Central America and Mexico
SECTOR
Community Economic Development
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
None

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
1
DURATION
12 months

DEPART BY
Sept. 5, 2017

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Before You Apply

Peace Corps Response positions are open to returned Volunteers or U.S. citizens with
significant professional and technical experience.

Project Description
A Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) is needed to serve as an Aeronautical Engineer for
the Centro de Ingeniera y Desarrollo Industrial (CIDESI) in the state of Queretaro, Mexico.
Peace Corps Mexico partners with public research centers under the umbrella of the National
Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT), the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), and
universities to strengthen their technical capacities by collaborating in projects and providing
training to students, professors, scientists and administrative staff. CIDESI is one of seven
CONACYT research centers offering Master and Doctorate degrees as part of the PICYT
program an interagency and multidisciplinary postgraduate program in Science and
Technology. PICYTs main objective is the formation of human capital with high scientific and
technological capabilities able to generate, innovate, apply and transfer knowledge that is
academically and socially relevant to the productive sector. CIDESIs academic focus is in
engineering, specializing in Design and Development of Mechanical Systems, Advanced
Manufacturing, Mechatronics, and Metrology. CIDESI is the only research and development
center in the country with the AS9100 certification rev. C which is a requirement in the
aeronautical sector. With Mexicos growing aeronautical industry, CIDESI is seeking to acquire
a more comprehensive vision of aeronautical engineering and develop the capacity for design,
development, research and management in the field of aviation propulsion systems.

An Aeronautical Engineer, with a degree in aeronautical engineering or a related field and at

least 5-10 years work experience, is needed to provide technical assistance in the areas of
applied research and technological development in the aerospace propulsion line. The PCRV
will collaborate with researchers, professors, and graduate students to develop and strengthen
their technical capacities in the fields of aeronautical design, research, development,
innovation and management. Some of the main focus areas are: heat transfer, power
generation, and aircraft propulsion systems. The PCRV will also assist in establishing scientific
and technological work methodologies, including implementation and solutions procedures,
for alternative materials that enable power-consumption high performance, contribute to the
development and validation of hot and cold structures components (compressor, combustor,
and turbine) for jet engines fixed wing and rotary wing, and assess and validate prototypes of
new designs or re-designs of aircraft propulsion systems component. The goal of this
assignment is to build the local counterparts capacity to conduct research and develop an
advanced university curriculum in the field of aeronautical engineering.

Please note these are approximate departure dates and might change.

Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote
volunteer safety. Under Mexican law, anyone born in Mexico who became a U.S. citizen after
1998 or anyone holding dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship is considered a citizen of Mexico, and
not of the United States. If such an individual faced a legal, safety or other emergency
situation in Mexico, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene could be limited. Therefore, the PC
will not place in Mexico individuals who are either dual citizens of Mexico and the U.S. or who
were born in Mexico and became U.S. citizens after 1998. If you fit either of these categories,
we encourage you to look at other opportunities with PC Response.

Partner

Centro de Ingeniera y Desarrollo Industrial (CIDESI)

Required Skills
B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with at least 10 years of professional experience or a
graduate degree in aeronautical engineering with at least 5 years of work experience.
Industry work experience is a plus.
Academic and/or research experience in mechanical design, manufacturing and optimization
of aeronautical motor components is desired, but not required.
Ability to communicate with students, researchers, administrative and managerial staff is
desired.
Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required

The Peace Corps embraces and leverages the diversity of its volunteers as a reflection of
America's diversity. Peace Corps Response is committed to reflecting the diversity of the
United States in the professionals we send into the field to support the mission of world peace
and friendship. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Medical Considerations in Mexico

Mexico may not be able to support Volunteers with the following medical conditions: none
identified.

The following medication(s) are not permitted for legal or cultural reasons: Adderall.

Volunteers who should avoid the following food(s) may not be able to serve: none identified.

After arrival in Mexico, Peace Corps provides and applicants are required to have an annual
flu shot and to receive mandatory immunizations.

Before you apply, please also review Important Medical Information for Applicants [PDF] to
learn about other health conditions typically not supported in Peace Corps service.

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