R&D Engineer – Aerospace Structures & Flight Test

Carson Helicopters Inc; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Helicopters Inc is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its team in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will design and test aerospace components for legacy aircraft, working closely with engineers and technicians.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience in complex structural projects. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in instrumentation and analysis, alongside proficiency in CAD software.

Carson Helicopters values diversity and actively seeks veterans to apply.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with complex, multi-disciplinary structural projects, rotary wing experience preferred.
• Experience in writing FAA approved test plans and test reports as well as interpreting and analyzing test results.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other test engineers to design and implement instrumentation supporting ground test & flight test activities.
• Write test plans & reports in accordance with FAA guidelines.
• Support flight test activities including on-aircraft data collection.
• Lead the analytical design of structural aerospace parts.
• Develop and execute procedures for material qualification and equipment calibration.
• Manage and track multiple priorities while focusing on common project goals.

Skills

Experience using and troubleshooting aircraft flight test instrumentation

Solidworks or equivalent experience

Strong working knowledge of composite structures analysis

Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or other engineering discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Carson Helicopters Inc is seeking an R&D Engineer to join its team in Perkasie, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will design and test aerospace components for legacy aircraft, working closely with engineers and technicians.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of experience in complex structural projects. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in instrumentation and analysis, alongside proficiency in CAD software.

Carson Helicopters values diversity and actively seeks veterans to apply.