JetZero

Senior Structural Test Engineer

Greensboro, NC · Senior

No sponsorship$160k-$180kDetected 105 days ago

Data AnalysisTaxSupply ChainMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic Speaking

About the role

Today's aircraft contribute around 4% of global CO2 emissions, equivalent to the emissions of 200 million cars.
This is only going to increase: Air travel is forecasted to double by 2050, while meaningful efficiency gains using current airplanes have hit a wall.
It uses up to 50% less fuel and will be built to accommodate zero-emission hydrogen propulsion.

Lead the planning, execution, and analysis of engineering development testing, manufacturing development articles, and certification tests for the North Carolina Composites Center (NC3) laboratory.
Develop, review, and approve test plans, procedures, verification matrices, and configuration baselines.
Lead coordination across engineering disciplines on detailed definition of laboratory requirements & architecture, to ensure laboratories meet near-term and long-term objectives.
Support supply chain in supply engagement for acquisition of capital assets for the laboratories.
Lead real-time test execution, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and coordination with engineering and operations teams.
Perform and oversee post-test data analysis, discrepancy resolution, and formal test reporting.
Drive continuous improvement of test processes, documentation, and lab infrastructure.
Support design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer engagements.
You should be prepared to speak about past projects, how you collaborate and communicate with others, and how you live our values.
Depending on the team and role you are interviewing for, you may meet with several teammates as well as cross-functional partners.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related technical field.
15+ years of experience in test engineering, materials & processes engineering, or composites research & development.
Strong understanding of building block certification campaign requirements.
Strong understanding of composites manufacturing development, and importance of design for manufacturing standards.
Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, automation, and troubleshooting complex systems.
Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
Our assessments seek to test the hard skills required to do the job.
Demonstrated experience authoring test plans, procedures, and formal test documentation.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage lab environments.
Excellent technical judgment, communication skills, and decision-making in dynamic test environments.
Prior leadership of test labs or composite airframe development facilities.

Our compensation package is a blend of base salary and equity options for eligible employees.
The range for this role is $160,000-180,000.

transparent and collaborative.
Throughout the interview process, your recruiter will guide you through the next steps and ensure you feel prepared every step of the way.
During this first conversation, you'll meet with a recruiter or hiring team member to chat through your background, what you could bring to our team, what you are looking for in your next role, and who we are.
We want our interview process to be a true reflection of our culture: transparent and collaborative.

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