Senior Engineer, Test & Validation (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

18h•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Product Safety, Certification, and Validation is looking for a motivated, high-energy individual to manage multiple engine programs within Assembly and Test Engineering Organization. The Test engineer in the Assembly Team must possess a sufficient depth and diversity of skills in validation programs, assembly and instrumentation techniques in jet engine development, industrial relations, and overall leadership skills to manage multiple engine builds under his/her span of control in a high paced environment. The Test Engineer is responsible to ensure assembly operations readiness and flawless execution of test vehicle Plan, builds, teardowns, and inspections. This engineer will interface with CIPTs and Systems engineers to ensure assembly requirements are being met on time and within budget, interface with assembly support groups or DO group (Assembly Operation, Process Engineering, Tooling Services, Magic Shop, Clean Line, and Inspection), and lead assembly process improvement teams. The Test Engineer is the focal point within Assembly Operations for all assigned programs. Current Test Engineers activity includes Next Generation Product Family of engines for the BA, Neo, Embraer, and Irkut programs as well as advanced engine programs, operational commercial engine programs, and operational military engine programs. Based off business needs travel can be up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
5 years of technical experience, Mechanical or Electrical engineering or an Advanced degree with 3 years of experience
U.S. Citizen
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
DoD Clearance: Secret

Nice To Haves

Experience in leading validation engine projects and in providing guidance to others.
Ability to lead major validation projects, in leading process improvement projects, and in providing guidance to others.
Experience with improvement tools (ACE/CORE) to drive process improvements leading to increased customer satisfaction.
ACE Associate certification is preferred as well as working towards ACE/CORE Practitioner certification.
Familiarity with PC based system.
Experience in Team center and SAP

Responsibilities

Manage multiple engine programs within Assembly and Test Engineering Organization.
Ensure assembly operations readiness and flawless execution of test vehicle Plan, builds, teardowns, and inspections.
Interface with CIPTs and Systems engineers to ensure assembly requirements are being met on time and within budget.
Interface with assembly support groups or DO group (Assembly Operation, Process Engineering, Tooling Services, Magic Shop, Clean Line, and Inspection).
Lead assembly process improvement teams.
Act as the focal point within Assembly Operations for all assigned programs.