Test Instrumentation Engineer - Technical Specialist

About the role

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.

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
• Aid 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
• Train and mentor others in instrumentation, special measurement equipment and other specialist areas
• Demonstrate expert understanding of instrumentation and special measurement equipment
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to develop effective solutions
• Define and implement best practices in instrumentation across the organization
• Solve complex and unique measurement challenges to drive product validation
• May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 5+ years of experience in technical roles
• Master’s degree in Engineering or related business field with 3+ years of experience in technical roles
• PhD in Engineering or related business field
• Technical expertise 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

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance
• USA Citizenship

Skills

• Expert understanding of instrumentation and special measurement equipment
• Ability to solve complex and unique measurement challenges

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
• Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• A flexible spending account
• A health savings account
• A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Certain paid holidays
• Paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• A long-term incentive plan

Pay

$114,400 - $185,900-Annually

Schedule

Fulltime