Test Engineer, Thermal Systems
Triumph Group
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West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328
About Us
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer. Triumph participates at all levels of the aerospace supply chain – from single components to complex systems, to aerospace structures and their contents. We provide solutions for the entire product life cycle of an aircraft – from raw material to aftermarket service. Our unique ability to integrate a broad range of products and capabilities is our competitive advantage.
Based in West Hartford CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 500 employees. The Company’s key products and services include electronic engine controls, fuel metering units, main fuel pumps and environmental control systems for both the OE and aftermarket/spares end markets.
If you’re ready to be challenged, inspired, and supported as you pursue your professional best, we hope you’ll explore a future with TRIUMPH.
About the Job
Triumph has an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to support its growing thermal systems capabilities.
The ideal candidate will support activities in developing and maintaining test equipment used to test the functionality of thermal system units for the aerospace industry. Job duties include providing a broad range of hardware/software/system design, development, testing, repair, upgrade and maintenance services in support of manufacturing and engineering test equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop test equipment based on requirements from our customers and the thermal systems engineering group to support testing of vapor cycle systems.
- Perform test results analysis of vapor cycle systems to verify the proposed design meets product performance requirements.
- Performing system integration, design assurance testing, and qualification testing.
- Working directly with internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues, including presentations to company and customer executives throughout the product life cycle.
- Providing specialized support in solving technical, programmatic, or team problems.
- Provide feedback regarding impacts of possible cost and/ or schedule changes
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering. Master’s Degree a plus.
- 2+ years of experience in mechanical and thermal design and analysis, system and feedback controls performance, fluid dynamics, test engineering and a good knowledge of principles and practices of related specialties.
- CAD knowledge and experience in documentation of test systems
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Work and execute independently with minimal technical oversight and general direction.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 5-10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Programming experience using NI LabView, Visual Basics, and DOS based systems.
- Extensive knowledge of thermal heat transfer or refrigeration cycles.
- EPA 608 / 609 certification.
- Demonstrated capabilities in failure analysis and troubleshooting of complex systems.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Disability and life insurance
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. All positions at Triumph require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other US government security regulations. These laws do not permit access rights to non-US Citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, presently all applicants must be US Citizens and comply with ITAR requirements for access rights to be considered for a position.
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