Engine Test Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As An Engine Tester You Will Be Responsible For

• Support thermal, vibration and shock testing of rocket engine components
• Work with designers, systems engineers, and analysts to plan and perform development and qualification test campaigns of flight hardware and assemblies to meet an aggressive development schedule
• Plan and supervise thermal, vibration, shock and vacuum testing on development and flight hardware.
• Author and maintain detailed and repeatable test plans and procedures; define, procure, setup, and maintain test fixtures, and test support equipment
• Ensure component standardization across programs
• Conduct data reviews and prepare reports to ensure successful component qualification
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or other relevant field.
• 8 years of applicable experience in component development and testing
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Desire to work hands-on, as part of a team, in both development, test and production phases of a product lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with integrating test articles and sub-assemblies for test.
• Experience with failure investigations
• Solid understanding of fluid components such as valves, regulators, and fittings.
• Experience with data acquisition and automation systems (LABVIEW, NI TestStand, etc.).
• Successfully led simultaneous projects.
• Demonstrated familiarity with data analysis, processing and reduction techniques.
• Experience in developing, producing, and executing test procedures
• Strong technical fundamentals in fluids and thermodynamics
• Operational understanding of engines and engine sub-components, such as turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, and other fluid components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering standards, technical requirements, and engineering drawings
  
  

Desired

• Skills using Creo or other modeling and drafting software
• Knowledge of instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, silicon diodes, resistance temperature detectors, and accelerometers.
• Some knowledge of avionics components
• Strong work ethic with a high attention to detail and level of organization
• Experience related to cryogenic fluid systems and high pressure gaseous systems
• Experience with Environmental Testing (proof, leak, vibration, thermal, etc.) per SMC-S-016, MIL-STD-1540D or MIL-STD-810G.
• Strong written, personal, and computer skills. Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the executive leadership level and on the shop floor.
  
  

Salary Range: $100,000-$165,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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