Test Engineer, WA (AeroMotion)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of testing for hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Setting up & running automated tests for electro-mechanical & hydraulic actuation components
•    Learning how to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems 
•    These systems include 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 lab testing such as vibration, altitude, humidity, icing, etc.
•    Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems
 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in:
o     Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
•    Engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience preferred 
 

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Familiarity preferred with software packages such as LabVIEW, MatLab Simulink, MathCad 
•    Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following:
o    Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking
o    Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps
o    Hydraulic Power Packs
o    Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators
o    Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws
o    Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets
o    Electronic Enclosures
•    Preferred experience with the following:
o    Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components
o    Vibration modes and testing associated with similar components and systems
o    Thermal considerations associated with similar components and systems 
o    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
o    Test methods used to qualify these types of products
o    Motors and controls 
•    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

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 
 

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