Experimental Test - Instrumentation Technical Specialist II

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for guiding the successful completion of major engineering programs, or conceiving research in areas of considerable scope and complexity supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services. The specialist will select appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues, and will be consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field. They will anticipate and resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities. The approach to problem-solving balances technical product, cost, and schedule. The role operates without appreciable direction, with work reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results. The specialist exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative. Additionally, they will maintain current knowledge of developments in their field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company products. This position requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related field.
Significant experience with structural or materials testing.
Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting MTS load frame systems.
MTS 793, Test Works Elite
Experience with servo-hydraulic testing and closed-loop control systems.
Working knowledge of material testing principles for metals and composite materials.
Experience writing test plans, procedures, and reports.
Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills.
Knowledge of ASTM testing standards and material characterization methods.
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or technical related curriculum applicable to the respective job position required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
10 yrs in specific technical discipline or 15 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors.
Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters and 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MOOG hydraulic control systems.
Experience with environmental systems
Experience with tensile, compression, shear, fatigue, and durability testing.
Familiarity with strain gages, extensometers, load cells, and data acquisition systems.
Calibration of systems including load cells, LVDTs, extensometers, etc.
Knowledge of Wheatstone bridges for designing transducers
Advanced degree in engineering, or related curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and execute structural and materials test programs.
Operate and troubleshoot MTS load frame systems and support MOOG-controlled hydraulic systems.
Develop test procedures, setups, and reports.
Conduct ASTM and other industry-standard tests for metallic and composite materials.
Design and execute non-standard and experimental test methods.
Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations.
Support and mentor engineers and technicians in test execution and best practices.
Selects appropriate methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex engineering issues.
Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field.
Anticipates and resolves complex issues in creative and effective ways, developing standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
Approach to problem solving balances technical product, cost and schedule.
Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results.
Exercises latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments, and makes decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative.
Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product.
Perform other duties as assigned.