Test Engineer IV

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is looking for a Test Engineer IV to support a major U.S. Air Force Strategic Program. The position involves planning, coordinating, and executing tests, requiring strong technical skills and at least 10 years of experience in Test Engineering. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with a focus in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical fields. Career advancement opportunities are available within a diverse and impactful work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Test Engineering role.
• Able to obtain a security clearance.
• Preferred degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and lead test activities.
• Prepare and review test plans and reports.
• Lead data collection activities and perform analysis.

Skills

Planning

Coordination

Test Execution

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

High speed cameras

Telemetry systems

Onboard instrumentation

Data recorders

Job description

Job Number:

Test Engineer IV (

Job Number:

332689 )

Job Summary:

• The Textron Team is seeking experienced test engineers to support a major US Air Force Strategic Program. The Test Engineer will perform planning, coordination, and execution of component, subsystem, and full system tests as well as evaluation activities across the program. A strong candidate will possess 10+ years of experience in a Test Engineering role. You will have the opportunity to work in a multi-functional team environment and directly support our nation’s war fighters. Whether your desired career path is technical or leadership, Textron is highly diversified with a strong grow-from-within philosophy that offers exceptional opportunities for career progression.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, schedule and lead test activities to ensure that test requirements and objectives are met per customer/program requirements and engineering and quality standards
• 10+ years of experience in a Test Engineering role
• Prepare, support and/or review test plans, test requests, test readiness reviews and test reports
• Lead both in-house and field data collection activities including setup and operation of high speed cameras, telemetry systems, onboard instrumentation, data recorders, and safe handling of explosives
• Perform preliminary “quick-look” analysis and provide post-test de-brief to engineering team and customers
• Coordinate with appropriate program, engineering and external organizations during test planning, execution, analysis and reporting phases
• Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and in writing) and have good organizational skills
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is required

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required. Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.