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: 212857 - Test Engineer
Industry: ENG
Region: CA-S.Cali-Los Angeles/Orange Counties
City: Palmdale
State: CA
Rate: Up to $110.00 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Description: Chipton-Ross is seeking a Test Engineer for a contract opportunity in Palmdale, CA.

This position is 100% onsite.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
¤ Responsible For identifying operational testing needs and executing strategic planning initiatives for creating a safe and efficient shop floor testing environment
¤ Work in parallel with design engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, environmental safety & health and production operations
¤ Create manufacturing test engineering statement of work contractual requirements
¤ Interface with shop floor management & shop floor personnel to help troubleshoot and resolve vehicle test issues and implement process improvements to increase efficiency
¤ Create shop aid tooling, analyze shop floor performance and support the quality organization in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process-related defects

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
o Testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems such as:
o fuel systems, pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulics, electrical
o Acting as rest conductor/ director for air vehicle testing
o Authoring air vehicle system (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) test procedures and plans
o Identification and operation of specialized test equipment
o Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration
o Aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration
o Work instruction authoring and work planning
o Hands-on production floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)
o Hands-on experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE), such as hydraulic mules, power carts, cooling air carts, etc.
o Knowledge of common airworthiness, quality, and manufacturing requirements for air vehicle validation
o Ability to develop testing setups with little direction or information

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS:
o Experience and knowledge of typical flight line operations and ground support activities
o Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment
o Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences
o Development/ protype/ first article program support
o Jet engine integration
o Jet engine service and maintenance familiarity
o Ability to determine the required regression testing during air vehicle rework, maintenance, or troubleshooting
o conducting safety briefs/huddles prior to testing in order to ensure team safety, FOD compliance, and efficiency during test events
o Ability to understand aircraft system operation to an IPT level for all air vehicle systems
o Experience testing protype air vehicles
o Strong knowledge of all phases of manufacturing
o Manufacturing engineer type role previously held
o 3DX and Catia V5 software usage
o STEM type degree

EDUCATION:
Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:
Full-Time 4/10 work schedule 1st Shift

MISCELLANEOUS:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
: Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
Contact: Kevin Suk
ksuk@chiptonross.com
CHIPTON-ROSS, INC.
420 Culver Boulevard
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Phone: (310) 414-7800 x230 or (800) 927-9318 x230

Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Employment will be contingent on candidate clearing pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.