Amentum
Space Propulsion
MechanicalTestEngineerSpacePropulsionandVacuumSystems
“Mechanical Test Engineer - Space Propulsion and Vacuum Systems at Amentum. Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, Space Propulsion, Vacuum Systems. Provide Engineering support. planning test projects”
Industry & Context.
Analyzes mechanical system requirements; match system capabilities; match test requirements; design of experiments; experimental error analyses
some shift and/or weekend work will occasionally need to be accommodated
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Experience with PC and MS products, Communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work effectively in a team environment, some shift and/or weekend work will occasionally need to be accommodated
What You'll Do.
Provide Engineering support
planning test projects
Provide project management
Support aerospace ground testing projects
design of mechanical systems
oversight of mechanical hardware fabrication
oversight of system installation
oversight of hardware installation
Provide technical expertise
planning test projects
execution of test projects
planning maintenance activities
coordination of maintenance activities
support of maintenance activities
daily coordination with test team
generation of work instructions
reporting to management
Analyzes mechanical system requirements
match system capabilities
match test requirements
Coordinates with Electrical Test Engineering
Prepares documentation
Prepares specifications
Prepares purchase requisitions
Provides support for training
Develops presentations
presents at design reviews
presents at safety reviews
presents at technical presentations
Provide periodic status reports
Conduct design of experiments
Conduct experimental error analyses
Responsible for safe operation
Responsible for upgrading test facilities
gaseous piping design
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work effectively in a team environment; Coordination with Electrical Test Engineering; Coordination with data and instrumentation lead; Coordination with technicians; training of other engineers; training of technicians
Communication Scope
Communication skills (verbal and written)
Process & Methodology
project management, developing detailed project plan, project schedule, task list, durations, assignment of resources, lead project engineer, execution of the project plan
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