Test Engineer I

DELTAHAWK ENGINES, INC.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DeltaHawk Engines, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer I to design, plan, and manage the test equipment needs of the organization. The role focuses on test method selection, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation, with emphasis on reliability and documentation.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team in a hands-on environment to ensure safe, effective testing of engines and related assemblies, while supporting test software and data analysis.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in an engineering discipline, or 4+ years in aerospace/R&D engine testing.
• 2+ years designing test platforms and fixtures for performance and endurance testing.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and reliability of test methods.
• Proficient with CAD tools (SolidWorks) and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and project manage test equipment needs for the organization.
• Ensure a safe test environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide input into designs of test data acquisition and control systems.
• Troubleshoot test equipment issues and support test software systems.
• Create drawings, diagrams and related documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Documentation

Learning agility

Education

AS in Engineering

BS in Engineering

4+ years in aerospace/R&D engine testing

Tools

DEWESoft

National Instruments

SolidWorks

Electrical test equipment (DMMs, generators)

Job description

The Test Engineer I will work in DeltaHawk’s Test Services department and will design, plan, and project manage the test equipment needs of the organization. These needs can range from determining test method, designing test equipment and data acquisition systems, test execution oversight and data analysis. This individual will also be responsible to manage and improve DeltaHawk’s test systems and related processes. Attention to detail, solid documentation skills, excellent communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude will be important aspects of this role.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensure a safe test environment
• Work effectively with a multidisciplinary team to achieve successful outcomes
• Design, implement, and maintain test equipment for extensibility, maintainability, and reliability
• Provide primary input into the design of test data acquisition and control systems as well as related instrumentation
• Troubleshoot suspected problems in test equipment
• Provide support for and work with test software systems to find root cause of issues
• Design, plan, and create drawings, diagrams, and related documentation

Required Qualifications

• AS in relevant Engineering discipline and 2+ years of test industry experience -OR- BS in relevant Engineering discipline -OR- 4+ years of progressive responsibility and experience in aerospace or R&D engine testing
• 2+ years of experience performing mechanical design of test platforms and fixtures for performance, endurance, and accelerated life testing in a highly regulated environment
• Ability to implement processes to ensure reliability of test method and data
• Comfortable working with common data acquisition systems such as DEWESoft or National Instruments
• Proficient using and knowing when to use electrical test equipment such as frequency generators, power supplies, DMMs and similar
• Comfortable working with motors and drive systems up to 50HP
• Excellent working knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks
• Must understand personal strengths and weaknesses and how to deal with them well
• Can work effectively within a team to leverage the strengths of others to achieve goals
• Must be driven to acquire whatever knowledge or experience is needed to succeed
• Ability to communicate effectively within a large team as well as to business leadership
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail and desire to identify flaws in own designs

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation enthusiast and/or GA pilot
• Formula SAE or similar activities
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5)
• FEA/CFD experience
• Fabricating, machining, or welding experience
• Familiar with applying relevant standards such as NEC, NFPA, SAE, ASTM, ASME, UL, CE or similar
• Strong working knowledge of electromechanical systems including how to specify, select, and validate test equipment for a given application
• Proficient w/ data acquisition systems

Working Conditions

This position works in a professional engineering environment combined with a “hands-on” environment including assisting technicians working through problems on aircraft installations and first implementation of designed assemblies.