Engineer, Structural Test

Job description

Job Purpose

The Engineer will perform activities associated with all areas of structural test, including but not limited to static, fatigue and dynamic test environments. Engineer will support a wide range of test projects, which will include small component tests and large full-scale assemblies.

Key Accountabilities

Review Test Plans/Requirements and Coordinate with Stress Engineering, Systems Engineering, Purchasing, and Quality to prepare and ensure implementation of test requirements. Experience working with instrumentation sensors such as, Strain Gages, Load Cells, Pressure Sensors, Thermocouples, Extensometers and Displacement Transducers. Create and implement solutions for conducting testing including fixture design and fabrication and lead a group of technicians and peers for accomplishing tasks.

Inspect 3D models and create documents for test setup. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications: Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering bachelor’s degree Minimum Experience: 3 years relevant test experience supporting Materials or Structural Testing Other Job-Specific Skills: Experience working with instrumentation sensors such as, Strain Gages, Force Cells, Pressure Sensors, Thermocouples, Extensometers and Displacement Transducers.

Proficiency in CATIA V5 (or equivalent), Microsoft Office; excellent written and communication Skills Decisions Expected Ability to come up with and implement creative solutions for conducting testing including fixture design and fabrication. Troubleshoot and resolve test setup issues. Perform analysis for adequate size test hardware. Working Conditions Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.

Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.). Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties. Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.

Effectively communicate in Business English language. Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.