APPLICATION ENGINEER

Vibrant Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibrant Corporation in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an analytical and hands-on Application Engineer to join our PCRT team. You will bridge data science and physical engineering, analyzing resonance data and developing NDT solutions for critical aerospace and automotive components.

Travel up to 30%, work on cutting-edge non-destructive evaluation technologies, and contribute to safety and reliability of systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, materials science, math, or CS.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time engineering/industry experience.
• Experience in aerospace, power, automotive or similar high-consequence fields.
• Ability to comply with DoT/FAA drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Data & Analysis: collect and analyze resonance testing data; design experiments and multivariable studies.
• Solution Deployment: configure, test, and troubleshoot resonance inspection systems at sites.
• Customer Collaboration: build strong technical relationships and provide top-tier support.
• R&D Support: research hardware/methods for NDE and write technical reports/proposals.
• Compliance & Quality: adhere to AS9100 and FAA Part 145 requirements.
• Travel: travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Skills

5+ years experience

Aerospace/Power/Automotive

DoT/FAA testing compliance

Communication skills

Spanish (asset)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Physics/MatSci/Math/CS

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

Abaqus

Solidworks

NX

PTC Creo

Job description

Company: Vibrant Corporation
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Employment Type: On-site / Full-time
Compensation: $75,000 - $90,000 + Benefits
Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship is strictly required due to DoD-funded government contracts and export-controlled projects.

About the Role

Vibrant Corporation is seeking an analytical and hands‑on Application Engineer to join our PCRT (Process Compensation Resonance Testing) team in Albuquerque. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex data science and physical engineering. You will be directly responsible for analyzing resonance frequency data, implementing non‑destructive testing (NDT) solutions for advanced customer components, and helping to improve the safety and reliability of critical aerospace and automotive systems.

If you thrive on data-driven decision‑making, enjoy experimental design, and want to work on cutting‑edge non‑destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Data & Analysis: Collect and analyze resonance testing data from customer components; design and perform experiments, parametric studies, and multi‑variable analyses.
• Solution Deployment: Configure, implement, test, and troubleshoot resonance inspection systems both locally and at customer facilities.
• Customer Collaboration: Build strong technical relationships with clients, providing top‑tier support and guiding the implementation of our NDT solutions.
• R&D Support: Research and improve hardware and methods for resonance‑based NDE, including writing technical reports and proposals.
• Compliance & Quality: Comply with AS9100 quality systems and adhere to FAA Part 145 Repair Station requirements.
• Travel: Travel domestically and internationally to customer and collaborator facilities up to 30% of the time.

Baseline Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• Experience: At least 5 years of full‑time professional experience in engineering, manufacturing, quality, or maintenance.
• Industry Familiarity: Direct experience working within aerospace, power generation, automotive, or similar high‑consequence industries.
• Regulatory: Ability to adhere to a DoT/FAA drug and alcohol testing program.
• Communication: Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice‑to‑Haves)

• Don’t worry if you don’t have all of these - if you have experience in a few of these areas, we highly encourage you to apply:
• Experience with Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE/NDT) methods.
• Familiarity with vibrations, dynamics, and material behavior (metals, non‑metals, additive manufacturing).
• Background in aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), or aircraft wheel and brake systems.
• Proficiency with FEM software (ANSYS, COMSOL, Abaqus).
• Experience with 3D solid modeling software (Solidworks, NX, PTC Creo).
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a strong asset.

It is the policy of Vibrant Corporation to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, religious persuasion, creed, political beliefs, national origin, or a disability that does not prohibit performance of an essential job function, or any other category protected by federal or state laws.

About Vibrant Corporation

Vibrant Corporation, operating in the United States and Germany, provides revolutionary PCRT technology that is changing how aerospace, automotive and power generation markets conduct nondestructive testing (NDT). PCRT is an economical standalone addition to, or replacement for, NDT that enhances safety and operating economics by detecting process variation and structural defects undetectable by other methods.

8440 Washington St. NE,
Suite B
Albuquerque, NM 87113
USA

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