Verification & Validation Engineer

Position Summary

This position supports the development of electromechanical sensing and actuation systems in the following areas: active noise and vibration control, tactile feedback / steer-by-wire, and drive shaft torque sensing. The Validation and Verification Engineering team works closely with the Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineering teams to develop, qualify, and certify these technologies as products for customers in aerospace and industrial markets. The individual will have the following responsibilities:

• Working closely with project leads to plan and lead Qualification and Production Testing.
• Translating Customer system and subsystem test requirements into plans and procedures for system, mechanical, electrical, and/or software testing.
• Leading cross-functional teams in for-credit test campaigns.
• Performing and reporting results of system, mechanical, electrical, and/or software testing.
• Designing and conducting experimentation in the lab, such as: the operation of various dynamic test equipment, data acquisition, oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers, waveform generators, power amplifiers. Some lifting and moving of equipment may be involved.
• Technical and non-technical writing as well as technical presentation to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, Implement, and Improve Validation and Verification processes and best practices.
• Support engineering program proposal development through test resource estimation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for performing complex electromechanical unit-level hardware testing involving mechanical, electronics, and embedded software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Data acquisition and processing experience with appropriate tools (e.g. MATLAB)
• Inherent drive for success, both personally and for the Team.
• Ability to identify, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions with minimal guidance or support.
• Occasional travel (e.g. to support test activities, customer reviews, supplier visits, etc.).

Preferred:

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Working knowledge of common digital communication protocols (e.g. CAN, ARINC, etc.).
• Experience with Aerospace Standards ARP4754B, DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or MIL-STD-461 OR Industrial ISO and IEC standards.
• Experience with product lifecycle, from development testing through production sustainment.
• Experience with vibration analysis and/or testing.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing.
• Experience with aerospace, industrial, or automotive products.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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