Test Calibration Engineer
About The Position
Rolls-Royce is hiring a Test Calibration Engineer in Indianapolis, Indiana. The engineer will be responsible for test calibration, certification, and qualification for engines and components used in commercial and defense aerospace, marine, and energy applications. The role is accountable for ensuring that test-equipment calibration requirements are current and met for the designated test stand. The position is full time and fully onsite, with a 9/80 schedule. Relocation assistance is available as applicable. The work supports development and product conformance testing of aircraft engines and subsystems, with responsibilities spanning equipment calibration, calibration standards, supplier coordination, data integrity, process improvement, and quality audits.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: an associate’s degree in an engineering, technical, or aviation discipline and at least 2 years of experience; a bachelor’s degree in one of those disciplines and at least 1 year of experience; or a master’s degree in one of those disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and use of test equipment for fluid flow, pressure, temperature, force, electrical, vibration, or similar measurements.
- Familiarity with data integrity and metrological traceability.
- Ability to use computers and common software packages, and willingness to learn new software applications.
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, proven team leadership capability, and ability to make sound business decisions.
- Ability to work independently and in a team, plan work, and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
- Understanding of basic mathematics; measurement systems and scales; mechanical, hydraulic, and low-voltage electrical systems; and ability to read and understand blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
Responsibilities
- Calibrate measurement and test equipment used for development and product conformance testing of aircraft engines and subsystems.
- Select, maintain, and calibrate standards used for calibration activities; this may include fabricating tooling, harnesses, or other work aids.
- Coordinate external suppliers and internal Rolls-Royce Metrology calibration activity.
- Maintain data integrity in databases used to control calibration and test-stand data acquisition, including sensor inventory management to support testing.
- Contribute to the organizational Improvement Journey to Process Excellence by reviewing existing processes, developing new processes, and supporting internal and external quality audits.
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, subject to eligibility.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, subject to eligibility.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Relocation assistance, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
