Principal Vibration & Structural Test Engineer

RTX

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Environmental Test Engineer in Tucson, AZ, focusing on vibration and structural testing for product development. The role collaborates with an IP team, handles test design, setup, data collection, and analysis, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.

The candidate should have STEM training and extensive experience with vibration shaker systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition software.

Qualifications

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) is typically required.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws.

Responsibilities

Consult and provide testing guidance to internal program customers and verify proposed testing meets requirements.
Write test plans and procedures; create schedules and budgets for testing.
Oversee and conduct environmental testing for model validation, production acceptance, flight test clearance, engineering evaluations, and failure investigations.
Implement engineering best practices to ensure testing is accurate, on schedule, and within budget.
Analyze test data in real time and post-test to verify requirements.
Communicate testing status with ET leadership and internal customers.
Design, model, and analyze vibration and structural test fixtures using CREO Parametric and Ansys Workbench.