Test Engineer

CFD Research Corporation • Hollywood, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

CFD Research Corporation is looking to add an experienced test engineer to the team to support research and development (R&D) at our Engineering Test Center, located a short distance from our Headquarters in Huntsville, AL. The position is a new role that will work on a growing team of engineers and technicians and will encompass conceptual design, prototyping, and testing phases in support of Army, Air Force, and Navy programs. Programs span hypersonic ground test, propulsion, flight hardware, and more. To learn more about the Hollywood Engineering Test Center capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment, please visit the facility's home page: https://www.cfd-research.com/hollywood/

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• Relevant coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and electrical/circuits
• 1+ years experience in a prototype and test environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience working with instrumentation and using a control software like LabVIEW, Rockwell Automation, etc.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team of test technicians, machinists, design engineers, and analysts
• Experience developing and testing prototype hardware
• Experience with CNC machinery and fabrication tools/processes

Responsibilities

• Conceptual design
• Prototyping
• Testing phases in support of Army, Air Force, and Navy programs
• Hypersonic ground test
• Propulsion
• Flight hardware

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Employer matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid leave
• Compensation time
• Parental leave
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Life insurance
• Group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance

What This Job Offers

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