Test Engineer

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in: o Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field

• Engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience preferred, * 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