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Butler Aerospace & Defense • Monroe, Washington, United States
Salary: $48 - $57 / hour
Role & seniority: Test Engineer, mid-to-senior level (minimum 5 years engineering or aviation-related experience)
Location & work type: Monroe, WA; 6+ month contract
Stack/tools: LabVIEW; MATLAB/Simulink; MathCad; data acquisition systems; multi-axis hydraulic test rigs; thermal control systems; motor controls; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)
Set up, run, and maintain automated tests for electro-mechanical and hydraulic actuation components
Develop software for test automation, data acquisition, calibration, and troubleshooting of test systems
Support external lab testing (vibration, altitude, humidity, icing) and design/assemble data acquisition and control systems
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field
5+ years engineering or aviation tech experience
Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication abilities; proven problem solving and team collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects; proficient with MS Office; quick learner of new software
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, MathCad
Experience with hydraulic actuators/valves, hydraulic power packs, electro-mechanical actuators, gears, and related components
Knowledge of regulatory testing standards, vibration/thermal testing, fatigue and endurance tests, and motor controls
Additional: US person or eligible for export license; benefits include 401(k), medical/dental/v
Test Engineer
Location: Monroe, WA
Job ID: #72133
Pay Range: $48-57 AN HOUR 6+ Month Contract
This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of testing for hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.
Setting up & running automated tests for electro-mechanical & hydraulic actuation components
Learning how to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems
These systems include multi-axis hydraulic loading systems, thermal control systems, motor controls and loading systems, and data acquisition systems.
Maintain software and help maintain calibration on all test equipment
Develop software for test automation and data acquisition
Support outside lab testing such as vibration, altitude, humidity, icing, etc.
Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems
Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience.
o Requirements for tests such as: Fatigue; Endurance; Temperature; Limit and Ultimate Loads; Column Buckling; Operating pressures, Proof pressures, and/or Burst Pressures; Impulse Testing; Power and Load o Test methods used to qualify these types of products o Motors and controls
Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally
Strong presentation skills
Excellent analytical and math skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding and experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Access)
High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs
Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments
Skills
Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally
Strong presentation skills
Excellent analytical and math skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Understanding and experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Access)
High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs
Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in: Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following: Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking, Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps, Hydraulic Power Packs, Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators, Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws, Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets, Electronic Enclosures
Preferred experience with the following: Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components; Vibration modes and testing associated with similar components and systems; Thermal considerations associated with similar components and systems; Requirements for tests such as: Fatigue; Endurance; Temperature; Limit and Ultimate Loads; Column Buckling; Operating pressures, Proof pressures, and/or Burst Pressures; Impulse Testing; Power and Load; Test methods used to qualify these types of products; Motors and controls
US Person or eligible to receive an Export License
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com.