Test Engineer at Butler Aerospace and Defense

Test Engineer
Location: Orlando, FL
Job ID: #70037
Pay Range: $45-54
Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance-Not Needed to Start

Job Description:

• This position is a hands-on aerospace-engineering hardware-focused test engineer located within the Mechanical Test Lab.
• The overall primary job responsibility is the mechanical evaluation of aerospace-grade materials, prototype parts and assemblies, and production parts and assemblies in support of internal customers for research and development projects and contracted programs.
• Requested tasks are verified and evaluated with the test requester and scheduled in an environment where there are often competing and conflicting needs to be resolved.
• When necessary to conduct the request, new testing methods are evaluated and standard processes developed.
• The test results are reported, reviewed as required with the supervisor or manager, and then communicated to the customer.
• As part of the task the ability to coordinate and team with other groups will be required.
• The position reports to the Materials Science Lab Manager operating within the Engineering and Technology Functional Labs.

Basic/Mandatory Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience with the calibration and safe operation of universal mechanical testing equipment, and proficiency with analysis of mechanical test data.
• At least 2 years of experience ASTM specifications for mechanical testing of materials including tensile, shear, torsion, and compression testing.
• Capable of developing and documenting new standard laboratory processes.
• Capable of scheduling, de-conflicting, coordinating and executing multiple technical activities concurrently.
• Very proficient in computing within a Windows-based MS Office-Suite centered environment for communication, scheduling, data processing, basic data transfer, and project documentation.
• Demonstrated sound writing and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of a BS in Engineering or related Sciences and 3 years' experience or MS in same, with demonstrated interest and experience in hands-on mechanical testing and evaluation of hardware.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law. Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.