Principal Engineer - Test CTH

Job Description SummaryPrincipal Engineer in Test Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, validating, and developing software architectures for data acquisition systems used for validating aircraft engines. As part of the Smart Test Cell team, the Principal Engineer will architect modern software solutions to re-imagine how test cells acquire, store, manage, and process test data. The role will involve evaluating vendor and in-house systems, evaluating/demonstration new technologies, and leading software development efforts to replace test cell systems. You will work on a collaborative team to guide the transition of test cell systems to the next generation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively to design, procure, and evaluate data systems and software for acquiring, processing, and storing instrumentation data from engine and rig tests.

· Responsible for evaluating current systems and talking to customers to understand/communicate short-falls and enhancement opportunities for a next generation system.

· Remain current in the state of the art within own technical specialty for new products introduction activity, performance improvements, cost reductions and problem resolutions

· Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing for the evaluation and validation of test cell software systems.

· Participate in Design Reviews and create proper technical documentation for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

· Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

· Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field

Required Qualifications

· Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

· Experience designing and integrating complex software systems

· Experience with development of data acquisition, sensor data management, or stream processing software

· Experience with cloud-enabled and cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka/Pulsar, and Hadoop

· Software development experience with languages like C++, Java, Python

· Experience with integrating, storing, or processing time-series data from disparate sources

· Owning and executing technical roadmaps, developing state of the art systems, and experience planning for long-term support of legacy systems

· Experience designing software products using modern development tools and processes.

· A team-focused mentality with the proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders

· Ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, actionable manner

· Established project management skills

· Active or eligible for a US DoD Security Clearance

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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