Aerospace Test & Validation Technician

GE Aerospace; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Dayton, OH seeks a Testing Specialist to execute laboratory and field validation testing, inspection, and data acquisition for power generation and conversion products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, adhere to test plans and procedures, and contribute to design validation while supporting a fast-paced environment at the EPISCenter facility.

This role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with test rigs,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED with at least 7 years experience.
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Automation) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with electrical power systems for commercial / military aircraft.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude and a desire to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to collaborate with Engineering on test setups, test execution, and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams including EHS, quality, engineering, planning, and materials to support operational initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to technical references: Test Plans, Procedures, Operating Procedures, QC Documents, Maintenance and Shop Manuals.
• Use mechanical and electrical know-how to make decisions in a fast-paced, safe environment.
• Execute laboratory and field validation testing, inspection and data acquisition for product design validation.
• Design and construct test facilities, test rigs, instrumentation systems and test software.
• Broaden knowledge to support policy and strategy within their discipline.
• Understand business drivers and how the team’s work integrates with others.
• May have autonomy to make defined decisions; consult seniors for non-routine issues.
• Available to support testing outside of first-shift hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Data acquisition

Manuals & schematics comprehension

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Automation)

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Instrumentation

Job description

GE Aerospace in Dayton, OH seeks a Testing Specialist to execute laboratory and field validation testing, inspection, and data acquisition for power generation and conversion products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, adhere to test plans and procedures, and contribute to design validation while supporting a fast-paced environment at the EPISCenter facility.

This role requires mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work with test rigs,