Hybrid Test Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Livonia (MI); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Résumé du poste

Amentum in Livonia, MI seeks a Hybrid Test Engineer to design, deliver, and direct test systems for HEV and transmission DV requirements. You will collaborate with engineers and vendors to support DV testing across milestones.

The role emphasizes developing test methods, installing new equipment, and guiding technicians. Strong leadership and communication are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school.
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including Excel-VB macro development.
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute Transmission/Drivetrain DV testing processes.
• Develop, procure, and install new test equipment to support DV requirements.
• Operate ATI/ETAS systems in test environments.
• Extract and analyze fault codes from tests.
• Analyze transmission calibration and data files.
• Direct Test Technicians to aid DV testing.
• Translate test requests into written manuals.
• Support day-to-day testing activities with technicians.
• Lead test site troubleshooting efforts.
• Work with R&D to refine DV test methods.

Connaissances

MS Office

Excel VBA

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Formation

B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Outils

LABVIEW

CAN communications

Description du poste

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Hybrid Test Engineer to join Amentum’s Technical Support Services Group. Candidate will be based in Livonia, MI. Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Responsibilities

An Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory (ATDL) Test Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and directing test systems to satisfy Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE) Design Verification requirements in support of all milestones and sign-off requirements. You work hand-in-hand with other engineers, along with test equipment vendors, to support the company's product testing needs. This broad responsibility provides the ability for the engineer to develop and implement a wide product testing skill set.

Primary Duties

• Develop and execute Transmission/Drivetrain Design Verification (DV) testing processes
• Develop, procure, and install new test equipment systems to support DV requirements
• Operations Operating ATI/ETAS systems
• Extracting and analyzing fault codes
• Analyzing Transmission calibration and data files
• Providing direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing
• Translating test request requirements into written test request manuals
• Assisting technicians in the day‑to‑day execution of testing
• Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
• Working with D&R engineers to develop and refine DV test methods
• Facility Planning and Process Development
• Optimizing existing test processes and methods to achieve BIC efficiency and quality, including converting existing processes to automated (unmanned) operation
• Developing capital test equipment projects
• Formulating new testing methods
• Authoring specification and statement of work documents
• Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
• Developing project timing plans
• Managing test equipment projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, and leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades
• Working with existing test system software to develop test processes and programs to satisfy DV testing needs, following Test Procedures and custom test requirements
• Managing test data, including QC’ing of data, and assisting test customers with the delivery and analysis of data

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and / or Skill Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in lab testing.
• An understanding of vehicle driveline system operation including; ICE & Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• A working knowledge of data collection and communication systems and their operation, such as: ADACS ATI/ETAS CAN
• A working knowledge of instrumentation measurement systems, particularly transducers and their operation – temperature, acceleration, pressure, fluid flow.
• The ability to work independently, and with schedule flexibility
• Strong analytical, oral, and written skills
• MS Office skills required, LABVIEW or basic computer programming skills a plus
• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
• Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management
• Experience managing testing at labs including forecasting, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality testing on schedule. Post test data processing for accurate test results.

Compensation Details

n/a The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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