Dyno Operator and Test Engineer

Title: Dyno Operator & Test Engineer

Reports to: CTO

Do you like unmanned aircraft (UAV’s)? The industry requires professionally designed engines for high end aircraft in manned airspace. HFE Is a leading manufacturer supplying more than 28 countries with UAV engines. HFE has exciting opportunities to see your hard work go into hundreds of different aircraft around the world. This opportunity is for a dyno operator who can support the testing, new product development and calibration of new production engine systems.

Job Purpose:

To test, develop and troubleshoot propulsion systems for the company and customers.

Responsibilities include the following:

· Dyno Testing

· New Product Testing and Evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience with engine tuning and EFI calibration maps

· Demonstrated knowledge of Scientific Process

· B.S. Engineering or Physics

· Knowledge of combustion process and thermodynamics

· Basic understanding of engines (2 stroke and 4 stroke)

Preferred Qualifications

· MATLAB experience

· National Instruments data acquisition hardware and analysis

Educational Requirements

· BS in Engineering or Physics

Keywords
Mechanical Engineer, Engines, vibration, thermal

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Run engines on the dyno and calibrate EFI system maps
• Write test plans
• Write test reports
• Interface with the customer and support them with their questions about the engine package design
• Travel to customers site and support engine diagnostics (international travel is common)
• Diagnose failure modes
• Propeller analysis
• Thermal analysis
• Documentation, drawings, and test reports as requested

Disclaimers:

1. This position involves engine noise levels that are within OSHA guidelines as long as the employee wears the proper PPE while the engine is in operation.

2. This position involves transporting of documents and parts to various customers and vendors in the Tucson area. Transportation within the Tucson areas will not be compensated for. Any travel outside of Tucson will be compensated for with standard GSA approved travel and lodging rates.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• This job requires access to US defense data and therefore must be cleared for security and must be a US citizen or green card holder. Are you a US citizen or green card holder?

Work Location: In person