Mechanical Test and Fluid Systems Engineer

TDi Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

TDI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an early- to mid-career Mechanical Test & Fluid Systems Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support to NSWCPD Machinery Technology and R&D organization.

The engineer will support research, development, testing, and evaluation of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems and components, with emphasis on fluid systems, flow testing, acoustics, machinery testing, and experimental engineering.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with test facilities and lab equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals applied to experiments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support detailed test plans for operational, hydraulic, fluid-flow, acoustic, and machinery testing of submarine HM&E components and systems.
• Provide engineering input to the design and configuration of laboratory and test-site setups.
• Develop and document test procedures, operating instructions, and safety procedures necessary to conduct testing safely and effectively.
• Review test objectives, equipment requirements, instrumentation requirements, expected operating conditions, and anticipated test results prior to test execution.
• Support test readiness reviews and other technical reviews associated with laboratory and test-site operations.
• Execute approved test procedures and provide hands-on engineering support during test operations.
• Monitor test activities and equipment operation to identify unexpected conditions, anomalies, or performance issues requiring engineering attention.
• Document test activities, observations, equipment conditions, operating parameters, and test results.
• Support test planning and scheduling activities and coordinate with government engineering, laboratory, and technical personnel.
• Apply mechanical engineering and fluid mechanics principles to the analysis and testing of hydraulic and fluid-flow systems and components.
• Support testing and evaluation of submarine HM&E components, including valves, flow-control components, CORDs, and related systems.
• Evaluate fluid-flow performance, pressure, flow rate, differential pressure, and other relevant operating parameters.
• Assist with the design, modification, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of fluid test systems and associated laboratory equipment.
• Identify potential sources of abnormal system behavior, flow instability, vibration, noise, or other performance issues.
• Provide engineering recommendations related to test configuration, equipment operation, component performance, and troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively with Fluid Labs subject matter experts and engineering personnel to resolve technical issues encountered during testing.
• Support acquisition, processing, and engineering evaluation of acoustic measurements obtained during operational and flow testing.

Skills

Test planning

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Fluid systems

Acoustics

Job description

Description

TDI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an early- to mid-career Mechanical Test & Fluid Systems Engineer to provide hands-on engineering support to the Navy Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Machinery Technology and R&D organization. The engineer will support research, development, testing, and evaluation of submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) systems and components, with particular emphasis on fluid systems, flow testing, acoustics, machinery testing, and experimental engineering.

The successful candidate will provide engineering support to the Machinery Silencing RDT&E Branch Fluid Labs Group and associated test facilities, including the Quiet Flow Test Facility and Shipboard Hydraulic Laboratory.

Responsibilities will include test planning and design, development of test procedures, test execution, instrumentation and data acquisition, fluid-flow and acoustic measurements, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and preparation of technical reports.

This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to real-world experimental problems and is comfortable working directly with test equipment, fluid systems, instrumentation, machinery, and engineering personnel. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the design and execution of testing, interpret experimental results, identify and troubleshoot problems, and provide engineering recommendations.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, 401K, Tuition Assistance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holiday, and Paid Sick Leave.

Benefits

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning, Design, and Execution

• Develop and support detailed test plans for operational, hydraulic, fluid-flow, acoustic, and machinery testing of submarine HM&E components and systems.
• Provide engineering input to the design and configuration of laboratory and test-site setups.
• Develop and document test procedures, operating instructions, and safety procedures necessary to conduct testing safely and effectively.
• Review test objectives, equipment requirements, instrumentation requirements, expected operating conditions, and anticipated test results prior to test execution.
• Support test readiness reviews and other technical reviews associated with laboratory and test-site operations.
• Execute approved test procedures and provide hands-on engineering support during test operations.
• Monitor test activities and equipment operation to identify unexpected conditions, anomalies, or performance issues requiring engineering attention.
• Document test activities, observations, equipment conditions, operating parameters, and test results.
• Support test planning and scheduling activities and coordinate with government engineering, laboratory, and technical personnel.

Fluid Systems and Flow Testing

• Apply mechanical engineering and fluid mechanics principles to the analysis and testing of hydraulic and fluid-flow systems and components.
• Support testing and evaluation of submarine HM&E components, including valves, flow-control components, CORDs, and related systems.
• Evaluate fluid-flow performance, pressure, flow rate, differential pressure, and other relevant operating parameters.
• Assist with the design, modification, installation, operation, and troubleshooting of fluid test systems and associated laboratory equipment.
• Identify potential sources of abnormal system behavior, flow instability, vibration, noise, or other performance issues.
• Provide engineering recommendations related to test configuration, equipment operation, component performance, and troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively with Fluid Labs subject matter experts and engineering personnel to resolve technical issues encountered during testing.

Acoustic Testing and Analysis

• Support the acquisition, processing, and engineering evaluation of acoustic measurements obtained during operational and flow testing.
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