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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** Textron Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Automation of Tests, LabVIEW, Mathcad, Microsoft Office, Simulink, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://textron.taleo.net/careersection/textron/jobdetail.ftl?job=345417

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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