Engineering - Test Engineer

American IT Systems • Monroe, WA

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About The Position

This role focuses on setting up and running automated tests for electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation components. The engineer will learn to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems, which include multi-axis hydraulic loading systems, thermal control systems, motor controls and loading systems, and data acquisition systems. Responsibilities also include maintaining software, assisting with calibration of test equipment, developing software for test automation and data acquisition, and supporting outside lab testing such as vibration, altitude, humidity, and icing. The role involves designing and assembling data acquisition and control systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in: Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
• Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience.
• Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent analytical and math skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding and experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Access)
• High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs
• Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity preferred with software packages such as LabVIEW, MatLab Simulink, MathCad
• Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following: Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps Hydraulic Power Packs Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets Electronic Enclosures
• Preferred experience with the following: Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components Vibration modes and testing associated with similar components and systems Thermal considerations associated with similar components and systems Requirements for tests such as: Fatigue; Endurance; Temperature; Limit and Ultimate Loads; Column Buckling; Operating pressures, Proof pressures, and/or Burst Pressures; Impulse Testing; Power and Load Test methods used to qualify these types of products Motors and controls

Responsibilities

• Setting up & running automated tests for electro-mechanical & hydraulic actuation components
• Learning how to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems
• Maintain software and help maintain calibration on all test equipment
• Develop software for test automation and data acquisition
• Support outside lab testing such as vibration, altitude, humidity, icing, etc.
• Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level