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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.
This role is in Textron System's Weapon Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!
About This Role
We believe people should love what they do - in this role, you will be responsible for:
We are seeking a talented test engineer with a Mechanical or Test Engineering background to support a major US Air Force Program. As a Test Engineer, you will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and system level tests as well as other evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess at least 2+ years related experience. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-disciplined team environment and directly support our nation's war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and schedule test and evaluation activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
Prepare and/or review test plans, test procedures, test readiness reviews and test reports for functional, environmental, and field tests
Support in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of data acquisition systems, accelerometers, strain gauges, high speed cameras, and other test instrumentation
Support test activities including product installation, integration, test, data acquisition and analysis
Perform preliminary "quick-look" analysis and provide post-test debriefs to engineering team and customers
Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills
10 - 15% Travel
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 9+ years related experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge and/or experience using electrical/mechanical test instrumentation is a plus
Must be able to obtain/maintain Government Security Clearance; Active Secret clearance preferred
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have good organizational skills
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: RTL97951
- Position Id: aa57277100f9f910af2c9b22adb181f4
- Posted 30+ days ago
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