Entry-Level Hypersonics Test Operations Engineer

About the role

The Test Operations Engineer will be working as a member of an integrated team responsible for operating and maintaining ground test facilities in support of the United States Air Force Test Operations and Sustainment efforts.

Responsibilities

• Work as Test Operations Engineer for operation of test bed systems
• Develop the test operational requirements (test period directives, detailed run programs, etc.) ensuring test article mounts are structurally sound to withstand expected test
• Work with multidiscipline engineers, physicists, and skilled craft technicians in the test control room in operating the facility systems
• Respond quickly to alarms/alerts in fast paced, high pressure situations, ensuring the safety of the test crew, the facility, and the test article
• Coordinate work with the appropriate area superintendent, craft supervisor, and / or work planner and provide technical leadership to the craft workforce in execution of work orders and operational / maintenance procedures (work instructions, WIs)
• Ensure proper test / operations reporting (Ops Center, test resumes, Operating Test Logs, Test Unit Status Logs, Test Article Activity Logs, unplanned event reporting, etc.)
• Perform facility characterization/ calibrations, monitor facility performance, and maintain system capability / performance maps and envelopes
• Operate as system engineer for equipment within or directly providing support to the test bed facility and may engage in some small design and analysis tasks as needed
• Support off shift testing as required
• Communicate clearly and utilize various methods of communication

Requirements

• BS degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and the AEDC local area network
• U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC

Qualifications

• Practical application of technical knowledge of mechanical engineering systems, applications of engineering methods and construction methods and materials, and application of computer aided engineering (CAE)/computer aided design (CAD) tools to engineering problems
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge or experience (electrical engineering, mechatronics, control systems, etc.) is a plus
• Strong communication skills (including verbal and written)
• Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with team across engineering and craft workforce
• Strong organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
• Demonstrated proactiveness and initiative to drive to results
• Exhibits strong level of technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding
• Participates in and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction

Skills

• Technical knowledge of mechanical engineering systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with flexibility to accomplish mission objectives
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Organizational skills to track and facilitate progress on projects
• Proactiveness and initiative to drive to results
• Technical curiosity and desire to seek understanding

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Pay

$76,000 - $106,000 / year

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time