Test Engineer

About CFD Research:Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

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CFD Research Corporation is looking to add an experienced test engineer to the team to support research and development (R&D) at our Engineering Test Center, located a short distance from our Headquarters in Huntsville, AL. The position is a new role that will work on a growing team of engineers and technicians and will encompass conceptual design, prototyping, and testing phases in support of Army, Air Force, and Navy programs.

Programs span hypersonic ground test, propulsion, flight hardware, and more. To learn more about the Hollywood Engineering Test Center capabilities and state-of-the-art equipment, please visit the facility's home page:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering field
• Relevant coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and electrical/circuits
• 1+ years experience in a prototype and test environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Relevant coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, mechanics, and electrical/circuits
• Experience working with instrumentation and using a control software like LabVIEW, Rockwell Automation, etc.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team of test technicians, machinists, design engineers, and analysts
• Experience developing and testing prototype hardware
• Experience with CNC machinery and fabrication tools/processes

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Location: This role is based in Hollywood, AL and is 100% onsite.

Benefits:

• competitive salaries
• employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• company paid leave
• compensation time
• parental leave
• long-term and short-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• life insurance
• group and individual bonuses

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