Turbine Engine Test Engineer

Job Description Summary

Turbine Engine Test Engineer is a specialized mechanical or aerospace engineer responsible for validating the performance, durability, and safety of gas turbine engines. Works in test cells, conducting both R&D testing and production acceptance tests, using data acquisition systems to analyze performance data, and troubleshooting issues found during testing.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute engine test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and utilize computerized data acquisition systems (DAQ) to monitor real-time performance, including pressures, temperatures, and vibrations.
• Analyze test data using Python, MATLAB, or specialized modeling tools (e.g., NPSS) to verify engine operability, durability, and efficiency.
• Design and integrate instrumentation (sensors) onto test rigs and engines.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, or software issues and coordinate with technicians to perform repairs.
• Ensure all testing adheres to safety protocols (e.g., OSHA), environmental standards, and customer-specific quality requirements.
• Document test results, prepare detailed reports, and present findings to engineering teams and customers.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing, quality, mechanical, systems or aerospace engineering experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, quality, mechanical, systems or aerospace engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics & Experiences

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Dependability: consistently appearing for scheduled shifts and willingness to work overtime (approximately 2 weekends a quarter).

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
• Employment contingent upon ability to prove U.S. Person status (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee or refugee status) due to access to U.S. export-controlled information.