Test Lab Engineer - Aerospace

Akkodis; City of Norwich (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Test Lab Engineer for a client in the Norwich, NY area. This on-site role focuses on developing, executing, and documenting qualification and certification testing for aerospace engine and component programs.

You will create detailed test plans, coordinate tests (thermal cycling, vibration, wind tunnel), collect and analyze data with Excel and LabVIEW, and produce formal FAA-compliance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of aerospace testing, qualification, or certification experience.
• Experience with FAA-regulated programs and certification efforts.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with environmental and mechanical testing equipment.
• Experience using LabVIEW for data collection, analysis, or test automation.
• Knowledge of thermocouples, strain gauges, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed testing plans and procedures for aerospace components and systems.
• Translate requirements into test objectives, acceptance criteria, and validation methods.
• Coordinate qualification, environmental, and certification tests including thermal cycling, vibration, temperature and sensor validation, wind tunnel testing.
• Install and utilize test instrumentation including thermocouples.
• Collect, validate, and analyze test data using Excel, LabVIEW, and other tools.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting test execution, results, and compliance findings.

Skills

Aerospace testing

Test planning

Data analysis

Lab instrumentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Akkodis is recruiting an Test Lab Engineer for a client in the Norwich, NY area. This is an onsite position with a pay rate of $45 an hour to $55 an hour, depending on education, experience and location. Seeking candidate with a strong aerospace engineering background to support the development, execution, and documentation of qualification and certification testing for aerospace engine and component programs. This role is responsible for creating comprehensive test plans, coordinating and executing test activities, collecting and analyzing test data, and generating formal reports that demonstrate compliance with engineering and FAA certification requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed engineering test plans and procedures for aerospace components and systems.
• Translate product and certification requirements into test objectives, acceptance criteria, and validation methods.
• Design and coordinate qualification, environmental, and certification test activities including:
• Thermal cycling testing
• Vibration testing
• Temperature and sensor validation testing
• Wind tunnel testing involving airfoil and aerodynamic systems
• Install, configure, and utilize test instrumentation including:
• Thermocouples
• Collect, validate, and analyze test data using Excel, LabVIEW, and other engineering tools.
• Generate detailed technical reports documenting test execution, results, and compliance findings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aerospace testing, qualification testing, or certification testing environments.
• Experience supporting FAA-regulated aerospace programs and certification efforts.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with environmental and mechanical testing equipment.
• Experience utilizing LabVIEW for data collection, analysis, or test automation support.
• Knowledge of instrumentation including thermocouples, strain gauges, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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