Aircraft Experimental Test Technical Specialist 3 | Level 5 Engineer
About The Position
The Experimental Test Technical Specialist 3 is a Level 5 engineering position responsible for leading complex experimental test projects involving mechanical, structural, materials, and environmental testing. The role translates engineering requirements into test strategies, concepts, designs, procedures, hardware and instrumentation selections, and data requirements, taking projects from concept through execution and results. The specialist applies advanced engineering principles and independent judgment to challenging problems, makes technical decisions and recommendations that affect broader engineering activities, and works directly with engineering customers to define testing needs and provide technical direction. The role also develops test methods, standards, procedures, and technical documentation; mentors engineers and technicians; and identifies improvements to laboratory methods and processes. Work supports research, design, development, service, and manufacture of Gulfstream aircraft.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
- 13 years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree.
- Experience translating engineering requirements into test concepts, designs, procedures, hardware selections, and data requirements for mechanical, structural, materials, and/or environmental testing.
- Strong understanding of test safety and experience developing test plans, procedures, reports, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Strong communication and customer coordination skills, including the ability to train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and technicians.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability through education-based assignments and/or prior work experience.
- Demonstrated initiative in developing strategic business improvements.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related Microsoft Office applications.
- Successful experience working with external engineering customers and providing technical direction.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Experience credit may be considered for related advanced degrees, limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in applicable fields.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related curriculum.
- Previous experience in an experimental test laboratory or aerospace test environment involving mechanical, structural, materials, and/or environmental testing.
- Experience with MTS and/or MOOG test and control systems, including servo-hydraulic or electromechanical test equipment.
- Experience with environmental test equipment and RTCA DO-160 test methods and requirements.
- Familiarity with industry standards related to calibration.
- Experience with LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar PC-based programming languages, including integration with data acquisition.
- Experience with serial communication protocols such as Modbus.
- Experience with industrial controls, process and instrumentation drawings, PLC programming, electronic circuits, software integration, and electrical hardware.
- Ability to develop, interpret, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and control-system drawings and schematics.
- Experience developing, modifying, qualifying, or integrating custom transducers, instrumentation, controls, data acquisition systems, and specialized test equipment.
- Experience with instrumentation and measurement systems, including strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers, pressure transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples, and signal conditioning.
- Experience with equipment qualification or familiarization, test fixture design, load paths, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLC-based controls, and hardware/software integration.
- Experience training and monitoring technicians performing mechanical testing and mentoring engineers in safe and effective test practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead experimental test projects of major complexity within established scope.
- Translate engineering requirements into test concepts, designs, procedures, hardware selections, instrumentation, and data requirements.
- Develop test plans, procedures, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other technical documentation.
- Apply advanced engineering principles and specialized expertise to mechanical, structural, materials, and environmental testing challenges.
- Make technical decisions and recommendations with important impacts on broader engineering activities.
- Work directly with engineering customers to define testing needs and provide technical direction.
- Develop improved test methods, procedures, standards, and practices to optimize technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers and technicians while promoting safe and effective test practices.
- Develop standards and guides for diverse engineering activities.
- Conceive and plan investigations in broad areas where engineering precedents may be lacking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
