Aerospace Structural Test Engineer I - Hands-on (Vero Beach)

Piper Aircraft Inc; Vero Beach (FL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Piper Aircraft Inc. is seeking a Structural Test Engineer I for the Vero Beach, FL facility.

You will design, implement, and operate structural tests for Part 23 aircraft, focusing on fatigue and static testing, with hands-on involvement across test setups, instrumentation, and fixture fabrication. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, experience with welded structures, and aviation certification processes.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• Experience with welded structures.
• Experience in general aviation certification programs.
• Ability to design and implement hydraulic control systems with MTS hardware and software.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and operate structural tests for Part 23 aircraft.
• Develop test configurations replicating critical loading environments.
• Install instrumentation and ensure test article readiness.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to fabricate fixtures.
• Provide data documenting compliance with structural regulations and testing requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement projects as needed.

Conoscenze

Hands-on mindset

Collaborative

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Strumenti

MTS hardware

Hydraulic test equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

Piper Aircraft Inc. is seeking a Structural Test Engineer I for the Vero Beach, FL facility.

You will design, implement, and operate structural tests for Part 23 aircraft, focusing on fatigue and static testing, with hands-on involvement across test setups, instrumentation, and fixture fabrication. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical or aerospace engineering, experience with welded structures, and aviation certification processes.