Aerospace Test Engineer - Electric Propulsion & HV

Nidec; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Aerospace in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Test Engineer to design, set up, operate and maintain test benches for validating electrical propulsion systems and high voltage components. You will work with a diverse team to ensure safe, reliable performance of motors and propulsion rigs for the aerospace market.

We value a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus hands-on skills with dynamometer rigs, data acquisition, and HV safety

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong background in electrical engineering principles for HV safety and reliability.
• Experience in setup/operation of dynamometer test rigs or propulsion rigs.
• Proficient in selecting and maintaining diverse test instruments for data acquisition.
• Able to execute test procedures for system integration using RS485, CAN, ARINC-429, Ethernet.
• Experience in HV environments with OSHA 29 CFR 1910, NR 10, BS EN 50110-1.

Responsibilities

• Develop and set up dynamometer test rigs per product specs.
• Operate dynamometer rigs to test various electrical motors.
• Diagnose and fix test setups, equipment, and data acquisition issues.
• Collaborate with design teams to provide motor performance feedback.
• Ensure safety regulations and quality standards for all tests.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment for precise results.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Dynamometer rigs

HV safety

Data acquisition

Electrical theory

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Torque sensors

Speed measurement

Power analysers

Thermal sensors

RS485

CAN

ARINC-429

Ethernet

Job description

Nidec Aerospace in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Test Engineer to design, set up, operate and maintain test benches for validating electrical propulsion systems and high voltage components. You will work with a diverse team to ensure safe, reliable performance of motors and propulsion rigs for the aerospace market.

We value a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus hands-on skills with dynamometer rigs, data acquisition, and HV safety