Test Engineer
Job ID: 6308
# Positions: 1
Location: US-VA-Culpeper
Experience (Years): 2
Zip: 22701
Posted Date: 3/24/2011
Category: Engineering - Other
More information about this job:
Overview:
Aerojet, a premier aerospace and defense company specializing in missile and space propulsion, is seeking a key contributor to be a member of its Propulsion Test Engineering team. Test engineers at Aerojet are essential in transforming program test objectives into test results. Test engineers work with customers, program managers, and project engineers to define test objectives and identify and select test methods and instrumentation. They then create plans and procedures for safely conducting these tests, utilizing existing test facilities and equipment, and/or designing new tools or techniques. Test engineers tackle a variety of problems and use a wide range of engineering skills, from mechanical and aerospace to electrical and software. Types of tests include static rocket motor firings, case proof and burst pressure testing, case structural loads testing, direct-connect ramjet/scramjet testing, aeroheat material testing, and dynamic/environmental testing.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):
40% - Plan, devise, and prepare test methods, instrumentation, and tooling, applying extensive testing technical expertise. Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret test requirements. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet customer and government requirements/regulations. Identify/specify facility configurations to meet test requirements. Design test fixtures or identify existing test tooling to interface with test articles.
30% - Conduct, oversee, and support test operations in accordance with safety and quality policy and procedures, maintaining overall technical control of test programs. May include physical/mechanical hardware setup, instrumentation calibration and setup, electrical/controls setup, test article prep, control software input preparation, etc. May include directing subcontractors in their execution of subcontracted test programs at off-site test facilities.
20% - Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, safety reviews, and test readiness reviews.
10% - Manage cost and schedule for test programs. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or equivalent) and two years of directly related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Work place may include areas where chemical materials are encountered. May involve exposure to various noise levels. Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety.
Must be able to utilize a variety of personal protective equipment. May require occasional travel to cover off-site testing (environmental or other testing). Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
