Test Instrumentation Engineer
A new position has arisen for a Test Instrumentation Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on flagship Rolls-Royce programs and play a vital role in solving some of the most complex and interesting technological challenges in the industry while being part of a global team.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
What You Will Be Doing:
With this attractive opportunity you will be responsible for instrumentation design, program management, oversight of sensor application, sensor development and measurement technology ownership. This is a dynamic hands-on role with direct interface with the instrumentation lab, assembly floor and engine test teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- To establish a test instrumentation plan within program requirements for sensor implementation on component, subsystem, and whole engine testing
- To communicate test instrumentation progress and plans to business programs as required
- To own the test instrumentation design, development, process for application, measurement technology and test data collection troubleshooting as required
- To assist with test article assembly and test stand installation processes for proper instrumentation routing and signal identification
- Write department procedures as necessary to improve efficiency and capture lessons learned, as well as help train and develop less experienced engineers
- May work independently, be part of a team performing like tasks, or act as a specialist in a particular area depending on experience level and complexity of the task
- May travel for off-site instrumentation and test support and represent the company while working with the customer
- Additional duties as assigned
Who We're Looking For:
At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Basic Requirements:
- Associate's degree in Engineering or related business field with 3+ years of experience in technical roles OR;
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related business field with 1+ years of experience in technical roles OR;
- Master's degree in Engineering or related business field OR;
- PhD in Engineering
- In lieu of a degree, 5 plus years experience in technical roles
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance, which requires USA Citizenship
Preferred Requirements:
- Technical experience with Instrumentation (i.e. pressure, strain, temperature)
- Mechanical design experience using computer aided tools such as NX
- Engineering testing experience in gas turbine systems
- Experience interfacing with customers on technical program issues
- Demonstrated project planning and management experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical writing and presentations
What We Offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It's a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we're all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. Relocation assistance is available for this position if applicable.