Test Instrumentation Engineer - Technical Specialist
About The Position
A new position has arisen for a Test Instrumentation Engineer - Technical Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team. As a Test Instrumentation Engineer – Technical Specialist you will be responsible for instrumentation design, program management, oversight of sensor application, sensor development and measurement technology ownership. This is a dynamic hands on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 5+ years of experience in technical roles OR; Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 3+ years of experience in technical roles OR; PhD in Engineering or related business field
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Nice To Haves
- Technical expertise with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)
- Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX
- Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems
- Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
- Demonstrated project planning and management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations
Responsibilities
- To establish a test instrumentation plan within program requirements for sensor implementation on component, subsystem, and whole engine testing
- To communicate test instrumentation progress and plans to business programs as required
- To own the test instrumentation design, development, process for application, measurement technology and test data collection troubleshooting as required
- To assist with test article assembly and test stand installation processes for proper instrumentation routing and signal identification
- Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced engineers
- Train and mentor others in instrumentation, special measurement equipment and other specialist areas
- Demonstrate expert understanding of instrumentation and special measurement equipment
- Influence internal and external stakeholders to develop effective solutions
- Define and implement best practices in instrumentation across the organization
- Solve complex and unique measurement challenges to drive product validation
- May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
Benefits
- bonus
- employee support assistance
- employee discounts
- health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- a flexible spending account
- a health savings account
- a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- certain paid holidays
- paid parental and family care leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a long-term incentive plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
