Senior Aerospace Test Engineer – Jet Engines

Acutronic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

Acutronic is actively seeking a Test Engineer III to lead and execute comprehensive testing of jet engine systems and subsystems, integrating instrumentation, data acquisition, and quality control into manufacturing processes. This role requires a strong aerospace testing background and proficiency with LabVIEW.

You will develop procedures, ensure calibration, analyze test data, generate detailed reports, and collaborate with customers on quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• At least seven years of experience in testing of aerospace systems.
• Strong background in measurement of pressures, temperatures, fluid flow, vibration, etc.; with experience in standard measurement techniques, instrumentation options, and data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW or similar data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures and functional testing for jet engine systems and subsystems
• Select and integrate appropriate test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to support required data collection for jet engine system and subsystem testing
• Ensure instrumentation and test equipment remain calibrated in accordance with internal standards
• Collect, analyze, and post-process test data in accordance with internal and customer requests
• Generate test reports, documentation, and data packages
• Develop test standards, procedures, standard work, and safety protocols
• Continuously improve test facilities, data acquisition capabilities, and test equipment
• Develop relevant procedures and instructions to support QC methods, changes or formalized decisions
• Design and implement sampling procedures and related instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality data
• Lead and/or support negotiations with customers concerning quality demand fulfillment(s); and/or resolution of quality deficiencies including preparing external customer documentation

Skills

Aerospace testing

Data acquisition

Instrumentation knowledge

LabVIEW familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Acutronic is actively seeking a Test Engineer III to lead and execute comprehensive testing of jet engine systems and subsystems, integrating instrumentation, data acquisition, and quality control into manufacturing processes. This role requires a strong aerospace testing background and proficiency with LabVIEW.

You will develop procedures, ensure calibration, analyze test data, generate detailed reports, and collaborate with customers on quality requirements.