Test Instrumentation Engineer

About the Role

A new position has arisen for a Test Instrumentation Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team. You will be responsible for instrumentation design, program management, oversight of sensor application, sensor development, and measurement technology ownership. This is a dynamic hands-on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor, and engine test teams.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Establish a test instrumentation plan within program requirements for sensor implementation on component, subsystem, and whole engine testing.
• Communicate test instrumentation progress and plans to business programs as required.
• Own the test instrumentation design, development, process for application, measurement technology, and test data collection troubleshooting as required.
• Assist with test article assembly and test stand installation processes for proper instrumentation routing and signal identification.
• Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced engineers.
• Work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task.
• Travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Engineering or related business field with 3+ years of experience in technical roles; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 1+ years of experience in technical roles; OR
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field; OR
• PhD in Engineering.
• In lieu of a degree, 5 plus years of experience in technical roles.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e., pressure, strain, temperature).
• Mechanical design experience using computer-aided tools such as NX.
• Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems.
• Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues.
• Demonstrated project planning and management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations.

Pay

$70,629 - $114,772 annually.

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.

The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.