Instrumentation Engineer - Flight Test

$87,700 - $109,700/Yr

GE Aerospace - Victorville, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Victorville, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Instrumentation Engineer - Flight Test plays a crucial role in the design and development of products, solutions, and systems, particularly in the aerospace sector. This position involves activities linked to the technical improvement of existing products and components, impacting the quality of both individual and team outputs. The engineer will execute standard operational and technical tasks, typically guided by established instructions and work routines, while having the flexibility to rearrange tasks based on changing work situations. This role requires effective communication of business goals, programs, and processes within a specific area or business segment. The engineer will leverage their expertise to solve problems, develop objectives for themselves and others, and contribute to both short-term and long-term business goals. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating assigned projects to ensure they meet business standards and product requirements. They will broaden their knowledge of their technical discipline to execute policies and strategies effectively. The engineer will also need to understand key business drivers and how their team's work integrates with other teams. They will have some autonomy in decision-making within a defined framework and will be expected to resolve issues that require technical knowledge and judgment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the engineer may lead a junior team and develop strong customer relationships, serving as the interface between customers and the company. The role includes maintaining communication with the Flight Test Operations (FTO) Team, engineering customers, and airframe customers. The engineer will recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements, formulate plans to achieve these requirements, and develop action plans to address potential problems. They will also be responsible for documenting technical data generated for assigned projects, monitoring project status, and participating in technical and program reviews. Additionally, the engineer will troubleshoot instrumentation issues, maintain instrumentation configurations, ensure data quality, and perform quantitative checks on instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute with some guidance on the analysis/evaluation of assigned projects that meet business standards, practices, and procedures.
• Broaden knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy.
• Maintain open and close communication with FTO Team, Evendale engineering customer, and Airframer Customer.
• Recommend approaches to meet technical and program requirements.
• Formulate and implement plans to achieve technical requirements, schedules, and contract commitments.
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems.
• Lead or participate in organizational efforts in assigned projects and/or tasks.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
• Author instrumentation and systems descriptions of the test request.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation squawks and provide solutions and instructions for technicians.
• Maintain instrumentation configuration and actively communicate changes with engineering teams and customers.
• Ensure data quality and perform quantitative instrumentation checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• At least 1 additional year of experience in an engineering position (or a master's degree in engineering).
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and off-shift hours (including 1st, 2nd, 3rd shift, nights, weekends, and holidays) when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to travel to and support operations at offsite locations when business needs dictate.
• Ability and willingness to fly aboard an experimental aircraft including participation in development flight tests.
• Able to obtain and maintain FAA Class-3 medical certificate or equivalent.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Knowledge of alternating (single and three phase) and direct current theory.
• Ability to create and review electrical systems and instrumentation drawings.
• Ability to monitor and troubleshoot aircraft electrical, instrumentation/data acquisition and power management systems.
• Ability to monitor and understand various analog and digital data acquisition systems used in the testing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• GE Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.