Senior Engineering Technician
Core
Develop, build, and run design assurance and qualification tests for new components destined for flight-critical aircraft actuation systems, with a focus on hydraulic, pneumatic, and vibration testing.
Role type
Senior Engineering Technician (Test & Validation)
Builds
Prototype components, valves, and test rigs for flight-critical aircraft actuation systems
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hydraulic system assembly and testing, Pneumatic system assembly and testing, Data acquisition equipment operation, Instrumentation setup, Test rig construction, Engineering drawing interpretation, Fatigue testing, Thermal cycling testing, Vibration testing, Manual machining (turning/milling)
Preferred skills
NI LabVIEW programming, Vibration test setup using LDS/B&K/M&P hardware, Risk assessment documentation
Technologies
NI LabVIEW, LDS, B&K, M&P
Responsibilities
Develop, build, and run design assurance and qualification tests; Conduct hydraulic-based testing including impulse fatigue, endurance, performance, thermal cycling, and vibration testing; Assemble and test prototype components and valves with integrated electronics; Build and set up test rigs and associated equipment; Configure instrumentation and data acquisition equipment; Interpret engineering specifications and drawings to support test execution.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC