Test Engineer, WA (AeroMotion)

Textron • Monroe, WA

22h

About The Position

This position supports all aspects of testing for hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components. The role involves setting up and running automated tests, troubleshooting test systems, maintaining test software and equipment calibration, developing test automation and data acquisition software, supporting outside laboratory testing, and designing and assembling data acquisition and control systems. Test systems may include multi-axis hydraulic loading systems, thermal control systems, motor controls and loading systems, and data acquisition systems.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or another related engineering field. Engineering experience or relevant aviation technical experience is preferred. The role also calls for technical and organizational leadership, analytical and communication skills, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Applicants must be eligible to meet applicable requirements for access to controlled information if the position requires it, in accordance with U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or another related field.
• Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player internally and externally.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and math skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of and experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Access.
• High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs.
• Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects or assignments.
• Eligibility to meet requirements for access to controlled information if required by the position.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering experience or relevant aviation technical experience.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB Simulink, or Mathcad.
• Knowledge or experience with hydraulic actuators, hydraulic valves, reservoirs, accumulators, pumps, hydraulic power packs, linear and rotary electro-mechanical actuators, ball screws, roller screws, ACME screws, gears, splines, planetary gear sets, or electronic enclosures.
• Experience with regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components.
• Experience with vibration modes and testing for similar components and systems.
• Experience with thermal considerations for similar components and systems.
• Experience with testing requirements or tests involving fatigue, endurance, temperature, limit and ultimate loads, column buckling, operating pressures, proof pressures, burst pressures, impulse testing, power, or load.
• Experience with test methods used to qualify these types of products.
• Experience with motors and controls.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run automated tests for electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation components.
• Learn to troubleshoot all aspects of test systems, including multi-axis hydraulic loading systems, thermal control systems, motor controls and loading systems, and data acquisition systems.
• Maintain software and help maintain calibration on all test equipment.
• Develop software for test automation and data acquisition.
• Support outside laboratory testing, including vibration, altitude, humidity, and icing tests.
• Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time