Senior Test Engineer, Data Acquisition

At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our customer’s needs. Through Additive Manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps develop and produce solutions for our customers at unprecedented speeds, while never compromising the aerospace level quality that they need for their critical work. We have openings at our Englewood, Colorado and Loveland, Ohio facilities. Role Overview: Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Senior Test Engineer to lead various component rigs and engine tests to validate the overall design with experience in designing, programming, and modifying data acquisition systems. This role will partner with all engineering functions, supply chain, EHS and various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis to develop test strategies and deliver test results which enable the team to validate the engine design. Key Responsibilities: · Lead the design, programming, and modifications of low frequency and high frequency data acquisition units used for testing. Integrate instrumentation such as thermal couples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, strain gauges, etc. from test vehicles into data acquisition systems, creating and executing checkout procedures, operating test cell data acquisition and control systems during test campaigns, and establishing data reduction processes (visualization, data transmission, storage). · Lead the operation and execution of gas turbine development component tests and/or engine tests. Support electrical and data acquisition system integration within the test cell, and across the sub-systems and test vehicle · Lead overall test charter including requirements, schedules, budgets, test operations, risk management, hardware and instrumentation procurement with a focus on the overall data acquisition system operation and integration · Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, lead root cause and corrective action efforts based on learnings. Lead troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation related issues, and corrective actions related to wire landing, routing, and/or noisy signals. · Support component and/or engine assembly, disassembly, repair, prep for test, and de-prep following engine test activities · Create test procedures for engine and facility operation, and support work instructions to for assembly/disassembly activities · Design, construction, and operation of systems to support testing, data acquisition and processing, and the development of test software · Support design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, controls, and system analysis to develop appropriate test systems · Support the design and/or procurement of necessary equipment for engine assembly/disassembly and test activities, including test enabling hardware, data acquisition systems, and test operation systems · Execute major maintenance plans and capital improvements of test stand · Provide technical direction and daily task coordination, cross functional team leadership, subsystem troubleshooting, and test stand direction · Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices · Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues Desired Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college · Must have DAQ(Data Acquisition Qualifications) systems experience · At least 7 years of experience in aerospace, aviation and/or gas turbine testing · Strong understanding of design software tools including Matlab, Python, Excel, JMP, and Labview · Experience working with gas turbines for aviation applications within a research and development test environment · Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills · Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills · Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission. In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer. Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company. Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.