Engineering Test Engineer

Engineering - Test Engineer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Setting up & running automated tests for electro-mechanical & hydraulic actuation components

Learning how to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems

These systems include multi-axis hydraulic loading systems thermal control systems motor controls and loading systems and data acquisition systems.

Maintain software and help maintain calibration on all test equipment

Develop software for test automation and data acquisition

Support outside lab testing such as vibration altitude humidity icing etc.

Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in:

Mechanical Electrical Aerospace Engineering or other related field

Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Familiarity preferred with software packages such as LabVIEW MatLab Simulink MathCad

Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following:

Hydraulic Actuators Internal Locking and Non-Locking

Hydraulic Valves Reservoirs Accumulators Pumps

Hydraulic Power Packs

Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators

Ball-screws Roller Screws ACME Screws

Gears Splines and Planetary Gear Sets

Electronic Enclosures

Preferred experience with the following:

Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components

Vibration modes and testing associated with similar components and systems

Thermal considerations associated with similar components and systems

Requirements for tests such as: Fatigue; Endurance; Temperature; Limit and Ultimate Loads; Column Buckling; Operating pressures Proof pressures and/or Burst Pressures; Impulse Testing; Power and Load

Test methods used to qualify these types of products

Motors and controls

Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership

Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally

Strong presentation skills

Excellent analytical and math skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Understanding and experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite programs (Word Excel Access)

High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs

Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments