Aero-Thermal Testing Mechanical Technician
About The Position
The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a technician candidate with experience in mechanical assembly, experimental testing, and test facility operations. The position requires technical skills and hands-on experience in the assembly, instrumentation, installation, modification and troubleshooting of test apparatus and test facility support systems. Activities will include mechanical assembly and installation of test rigs and test facility services such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems, test support operations, and test facility system maintenance. Knowledge and experience in aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations is a plus. Due to the nature of the experimental testing, flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support will be required.
Requirements
- AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- Qualified candidates with a minimum of 4 years of work experience in test facility operations and maintenance, flight line maintenance or similar technical hands-on experience will be reviewed for this position.
- U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations is a plus.
- Airframe and Powerplant License, Technical School Certificate or Diploma, Skilled Trades Apprenticeship
- Demonstrated understanding of experimental test facility operations and strong troubleshooting skills
- Strict adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations
- Working expertise with high pressure pneumatic (air, nitrogen) and hydraulic (fuel, oil) systems and related components
- Ability to follow and execute experimental test procedures
- Mechanical assembly, fabrication and machining skills, and the ability to work from blueprints and schematics
- Familiarity with ASME piping codes
- Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation such as pressure, flow and temperature measurement devices
- Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC control systems and LabVIEW is a plus
- Experience with electronics, low voltage wiring for instrumentation and controls is a plus
- Hands-on experience in the setup and operation of laser-based measurement techniques is a plus
- Good technical judgement and strong teaming and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Mechanical assembly and installation of test rigs
- Installation of test facility services such as pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Test support operations
- Test facility system maintenance
- Assembly, instrumentation, installation, modification and troubleshooting of test apparatus and test facility support systems
Benefits
- parental (including paternal) leave
- flexible work schedules
- achievement awards
- educational assistance
- child/adult backup care
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
