Hybrid Test Engineer

• Developing project timing plans

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.

We are seeking a Hybrid Test Engineer to join Amentum’s Technical Support Services Group. Candidate will be based in Livonia, MI.

Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Our team has supported an impressive range of clients, including Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

An Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory (ATDL) Test Engineer is responsible for designing, delivering, and directing test systems to satisfy Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE) Design Verification requirements in support of all milestones and sign-off requirements. You work hand-in-hand with other engineers, along with test equipment vendors, to support the company's product testing needs. This broad responsibility provides the ability for the engineer to develop and implement a wide product testing skill set.

• Develop and execute Transmission/Drivetrain Design Verification (DV) testing processes
• Develop, procure, and install new test equipment systems to support DV requirements

• Operating ATI/ETAS systems
  • Extracting and analyzing fault codes
  • Analyzing Transmission calibration and data files
• Providing direction to Test Technicians to aid in the performance of DV testing
  • Translating test request requirements into written test request manuals
  • Assisting technicians in the day-to-day execution of testing
  • Leading test site troubleshooting efforts
• Working with D&R engineers to develop and refine DV test methods

• Optimizing existing test processes and methods to achieve BIC efficiency and quality, including converting existing processes to automated (unmanned) operation
• Developing capital test equipment projects
  • Formulating new testing methods
  • Authoring specification and statement of work documents
  • Building financial and business rationale, obtaining cost estimates
  • Developing project timing plans
• Managing test equipment projects, including tracking and managing cost, timing, and equipment installations, and leading activities with equipment vendors and skilled trades
• Working with existing test system software to develop test processes and programs to satisfy DV testing needs, following Test Procedures and custom test requirements
• Managing test data, including QC'ing of data, and assisting test customers with the delivery and analysis of data.

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills;
  Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management.