Mechanical Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Aero-Thermal Testing Group at RTX Technology Research Center is seeking a technician with experience in mechanical assembly, experimental testing, and test facility operations. The role involves assembling, instrumenting, installing, modifying, and troubleshooting test apparatus and test facility support systems. Work includes assembling and installing test rigs, supporting pneumatic and hydraulic systems and other test facility services, conducting test support operations, and maintaining facility systems. Experience with aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations is a plus. Flexible scheduling and multi-shift test support are required due to the nature of the experimental testing. The position is classified as onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Requirements
- High school diploma, an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree, or other two-year post-high-school training, plus a minimum of four years of relevant experience.
- At least four years of work experience in test facility operations and maintenance, flight line maintenance, or similar hands-on technical work.
- U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government security clearance, or the ability to obtain one; an active and existing Secret clearance is required after day one.
- Ability to support flexible scheduling and multi-shift testing.
- Strict adherence to Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Good technical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Airframe and Powerplant License, technical school certificate or diploma, or skilled trades apprenticeship.
- Demonstrated understanding of experimental test facility operations and strong troubleshooting skills.
- Working expertise with high-pressure pneumatic systems, including air and nitrogen, and hydraulic systems, including fuel and oil, and related components.
- Mechanical assembly, fabrication, and machining skills, including 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.
- Experience with electronics and low-voltage wiring for instrumentation and controls.
- Hands-on experience setting up and operating laser-based measurement techniques.
- Knowledge and experience in aero compressor turbomachinery and aero component experimental test operations.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, instrument, install, modify, and troubleshoot test apparatus and test facility support systems.
- Assemble and install test rigs and test facility services, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Support experimental testing operations.
- Maintain test facility systems.
- Follow and execute experimental test procedures.
Benefits
- Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.
- Parental leave, including paternal leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Achievement awards.
- Educational assistance.
- Child and adult backup care.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
