Engineer - Testing

Job Description Summary GE Aviation is seeking a Data Configuration Engineer (DCE) for the Test Systems Engineering (TSE) Team. The DCE will develop data acquisition system configurations to ensure the accuracy of data acquired from development and production turboshaft and turbofan engine tests. The ideal candidate has a solid technical background, understanding of gas-turbine engine operation, experience with data acquisition software/hardware, and knowledge of analog and digital signal processing.

Job Description
Essential Responsibilities

•Execute, with guidance from senior engineering resources, the set-up of engine test facility data acquisition systems

•Develop data acquisition configuration files used for development and production engine tests

•Develop software packages used for data acquisition

•Collaborate with stakeholders in and outside of the TSE team on data acquisition requirements, resolution of open issues, and definition of unique data delivery requests in development tests

•Provide operational support for data systems used in production engine tests

•Give oversight to instrumentation and data systems calibration efforts, ensuring data accuracy, precision of internally-developed thermodynamic rating algorithms and traceability to National Institute of Standards &Technology (NIST) criterion

•Give input to test readiness and tollgate reviews in preparation for development engine tests

•Drive initiatives to increase efficiency and minimize risk of failures at test through data monitoring tools used by the test operators

•Document best practices and user guides for data acquisition tools

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science from an accredited college or university (OR a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum 4 years of experience in an engineering, IT, scientific or other technical position)

Desired Characteristics

•Experience or familiarity with programming language such as Python, SQL, and XML

•Experience or familiarity with documentation control such as Tortoise SVN

•Ability to learn customized data acquisition systems

•Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills

•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

•Ability to work independently

•Strong problem-solving skills

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No