Test System Engineer - Principle Engineering, Mechanical Design (Onsite)
About The Position
Development Operations is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team. TSE designs mechanical, electrical, and physical infrastructure systems needed to meet research and development test objectives for jet engines and components. The role supports commercial and military programs as well as capital infrastructure improvement initiatives. The engineer designs engine- and rig-adaptive systems that simulate aircraft conditions, including engine inlets and exhausts, mounts, liquid and gaseous systems, cooling and heating carts, and test-stand configurations and construction. Project work includes interpreting requirements, developing conceptual designs, conducting detailed engineering analyses, and producing product-definition deliverables. Projects must account for safety, code compliance, budget, schedule, feasibility, and environmental considerations. The role collaborates with Test Operations, BOM CIPTs, FCS, Data Recording, regulatory departments, and civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to integrate Special Test Equipment (STE) and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions. The engineer leads technical design reviews, communicates design capabilities and progress, creates drawings, models, and assembly documentation, and leads field verification and validation. The position also provides coaching and mentoring to junior engineers and incorporates Engineering Standard Work into day-to-day design practices. Occasional domestic travel of up to 10% is expected. This is an onsite role in Jupiter, Florida, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5 years of engineering experience.
- 5 years of experience in design engineering.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Active EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or PE (Professional Engineer) license.
- Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, STAAD.Pro, Datacor (previously AFT), AutoPIPE, and AutoCAD.
- Experience with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and BPVC for industrial plumbing design.
- Knowledge of industrial piping materials, valves, fittings, and fabrication methods.
- Familiarity with structural stress analysis, computational flow analysis, and thermodynamic analysis.
- Experience with GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up calculations.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Definition techniques.
- Communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Experience with gas turbine special test equipment and facilities.
- OSHA 510 or equivalent certification.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams, including Test Operations, CIPTs, and regulatory departments, to develop and refine requirements for Special Test Equipment.
- Independently develop complex design solutions or lead multidisciplinary teams of design engineers.
- Partner with civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet program objectives.
- Communicate within and outside the Test Systems Engineering department to advance STE design and explain design capabilities.
- Lead and support technical design reviews with stakeholders and chief engineers.
- Create product-definition documentation, including drawings and models.
- Generate assembly documentation and lead field verification and validation plans to ensure equipment complies with design requirements.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers.
- Incorporate Engineering Standard Work into everyday design practices.
- Support occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, for site coordination and project execution.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- 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
Senior
