Aerospace Thermal Test & Automation Engineer

Wayne State University; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking a Test & Automation Engineer to design and operate advanced thermal management experiments for aircraft. You will coordinate with engineers and computer scientists to develop control software and oversee technicians.

The role requires a strong background in fabrication, machining, CAD, and instrumentation, with a focus on machine design fundamentals and safety in a government-contract environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Five years of fabrication and installation experience for lab apparatus.
• Instrumentation and controls fundamentals.
• Machining and shop processes proficiency.
• CAD software proficiency for electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Common sense fundamentals of machine design.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct and operate novel thermal management experiments for aircraft.
• Coordinate with research engineers and computer scientists to develop control software.
• Direct and oversee work of technicians; perform sizing and component selection calculations.
• Communicate results to engineers and management.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Machining

Instrumentation basics

CAD drawings

Machine design fundamentals

Education

BS in Engineering Technology

BS in Engineering

Job description

University of Dayton Research Institute is seeking a Test & Automation Engineer to design and operate advanced thermal management experiments for aircraft. You will coordinate with engineers and computer scientists to develop control software and oversee technicians.

The role requires a strong background in fabrication, machining, CAD, and instrumentation, with a focus on machine design fundamentals and safety in a government-contract environment.