Mechanical Test Engineer - Confidential

Apollo Professional Solutions

Middletown, RI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Confidential Clearance, Data Analysis, Data Processing, DoD Clearance, DoD Lifestyle Clearance, Field Trials, Government, Hardware Quality Assurance, Instrumentation, MATLAB, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, PTC Creo, Project Schedule, Signal Processing, Solid Modeling, Structural Engineering, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Requirements, Testing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Middletown, RI
POSTED
1 day ago
Mechanical Test Engineer - Confidential
Middletown RI
Contract - 1st Shift, 5/40
Pay Rate:  $69.89/Hr.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k


Qualifications:  Mechanical Test Engineer • US Citizenship
• Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Confidential Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. • Typically requires a bachelor's in science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a lab environment Primary Role:  Mechanical Test Engineer - Confidential  • Mechanical / HW Testing Key Requirements & Responsibilities:  Mechanical Test Engineer - Confidential • Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
• Dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis
• Provide test fixture design coordination
• Work independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assigned
• Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customers
• Provide technical expertise to programs as needed
• Factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally
• Generate detailed, archival technical reports
• Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
• Willingness to travel to domestic Raytheon sites, suppliers, and government facilities Qualifications We Prefer:  Mechanical Test Engineer - Confidential • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
• Experience in Hardware and Environmental Testing (i.e. Dynamic Shock/Vibration, Climatic, Structural)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently
• Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab
• Experience presenting to external customers
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities 76848

About the Company

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Apollo Professional Solutions

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
http://apollopros.com/