Propulsion Test Engineer
Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Andurils Propulsion Manufacturing Engineering Team is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to join our team. The propulsion manufacturing test team is responsible for high scale production testing of jet engines and subcomponents.
As a Propulsion Test Engineer you will own the end-of-line static-fire test operations. The right person for this role has the ability to both build new clean-sheet static-fire test equipment as well as troubleshoot and improve existing systems. If you are someone who can independently drive projects to completion and own a critical part of engine production then this role is for you.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Develop test stands instrumentation packages and equipment to support production engine test and integration.
- Act as sole buck-stops-here owner for static-fire production testing operations
- Design test procedures and processes for production technicians to operate test facilities
- Develop system requirements and test campaigns for Andurils wide range of airbreathing turbine applications.
- Work with engine control systems including FADECs ECUs Starter-Generators and related hardware.
- Work with actuators sensors connectors and architecture of engine control systems.
- Test diagnose and analyze engine data on test stands on test expeditions and in flight test.
- Lead data reviews and root cause investigations
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering Aerospace Engineering or similar.
- 5 years relevant engineering experience in gas turbine aerospace test engineering or rocket propulsion roles
- Experiencing designing building and qualifying test equipment
- Experience with instrumentation types selection and data acquisition
- Familiarity with test planning readiness reviews P&IDs and other test documentation
- Engineering programming ability in Python Matlab or other scripting language
- Experience with airbreathing or rocket propulsion testing
- Ability to collaborate well with other electrical mechanical software firmware and test engineers.
- Practical experience with diagnostics monitoring failure detection RCCA and data analysis.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- Travel time up to 50%
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to assist with designing simple mechanical parts (CAD). Knowledge of manufacturing methods (machining sheet metal composites 3D printing injection molding etc.) preferred.
- Experience in procuring development parts and working in a fabrication environment
- Familiarity with CAN XCP ARINC or other common bus protocols
- Experience with CANape or similar CAN interface tool.
- Experience in the design and implementation of automotive or aviation control electronics.
US Salary Range
$129000 - $171000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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