We are looking for an energetic and driven Senior Engineer to lead various component rigs and engine tests to validate the overall design.  This role will partner with all engineering functions, supply chain, EHS, and various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis to develop test strategies and deliver test results, which enable the team to validate the engine design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the operation and execution of gas turbine development component tests and/or engine tests, including integration of all services such as air, fuel, cooling, emergency protection, security, etc., with the test article to ensure a successful outcome
• Lead overall test charter, including requirements, schedules, budgets, test operations, risk management, hardware, and instrumentation procurement 
• Lead component and/or engine assembly, disassembly, repair, prep for test, and de-prep following engine test activities
• Create test procedures for engine and facility operation, and work instructions to support assembly/disassembly activities
• Design, construction, and operation of systems to support testing, data acquisition, and processing, and the development of test software
• Support design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, controls, and system analysis to develop appropriate test systems
• Design and/or procure tooling and equipment necessary to support engine assembly/disassembly and test activities, including test-enabling hardware
• Execute major maintenance plans and capital improvements of test stand
• Provide technical direction and daily task coordination, cross-functional team leadership, subsystem troubleshooting, and test stand direction
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, lead root cause and corrective action efforts based on learnings
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated, consistent with engineering best practices
• Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve productibility and quality issues

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 7 years of experience in gas turbine component design
• Strong understanding of design software tools
• Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective
• Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
• Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams.