Aero-Thermal Test & Validation Engineer
About The Position
The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a candidate with experience in experimental testing and test facility operations. The position requires analytical engineering skills and hands-on experience in the assembly, instrumentation, installation, testing and troubleshooting of test articles and test facility support systems. Activities will include experimental test program planning and execution, day-to-day test operations, ensuring the validity and accuracy of experimental data, and effective communication with team members. Also responsible for periodic safety audits, facilitating system maintenance, and the application of Environmental Health and Safety rules. This is a first shift (daytime) position, however, due to the nature of the experimental testing, flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support will be required.
Requirements
- University Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related engineering field, or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
- Minimum 1 year with experimental test execution and test facility operations troubleshooting
- Minimum 1 year experience in system design, fluid dynamics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Minimum 1 year experience with Data acquisition and Control systems, and test instrumentation
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Nice To Haves
- Strong technical leadership, troubleshooting, teaming, and documentation skills
- Experience generating fluid system schematics (P&ID's) in Visio or AutoCad
- Familiarity with ASME Pressure vessel and Process Piping Code
- Familiarity with gas turbine technology focused on aero combustor and/or aero compressor testing a plus
- Compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations
Responsibilities
- Experimental test program planning and execution
- Day-to-day test operations
- Ensuring the validity and accuracy of experimental data
- Effective communication with team members
- Periodic safety audits
- Facilitating system maintenance
- Application of Environmental Health and Safety rules
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
- parental (including paternal) leave
- achievement awards
- educational assistance
- child/adult backup care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
