Structural Test Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Applies technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned engineering problems regarding structural test design, analysis, instrumentation, and load control.
• Primary tasks involve fixture design and analysis, test planning, and test execution.
• Selects and configures sensors and instrumentation appropriately to meet test requirements.
• Configures and operates load control system / PID controller to accurately apply structural test loads.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree.
• May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have a general understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Specific strengths in statics, instrumentation, data acquisition preferred.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Good communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to work extended hours as required.
• An EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance is required.