Explore a career where you’re challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You’ll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.
StandardAero is searching for a Performance Engineer to join our Test Facility Engineering Projects Team.
In this exciting and challenging role you will be responsible for defining the requirements and acceptability criteria necessary to produce facilities for testing gas turbine engines. This role offers the opportunity be a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team with a proven track record of excellence in Test Cell Design.
The Test Facility Engineering Team is responsible for the design and implementation of new engine test cell solutions across StandardAero’s global organization and has frequent opportunities to travel to remote sites which include several U.S. locations, Canada, the Netherlands, Singapore, UK and Australia.
The selected candidate will be part of a team consisting of Electrical, Mechanical, Performance and Computer Engineers as well as Designers to create systems that are compliant, innovative, reliable, maintainable, and easy to operate.
The candidate will be deeply involved in the design of test cells from conceptualization through to implementation, and utilize their skillset in data analytics to help demonstrate the thermodynamic acceptability of the test cell.
Duties include:
- Develop engine testing requirements.
- Perform design and analysis on test cell instrumentation systems.
- Analyze test cell aerodynamics.
- Assist in configuration control and calibration of test cells.
- Serve as the Test Facility Engineering team’s point of contact with the original equipment manufacturer and product lines across the enterprise for correlation planning and exchange of engineering data on major projects.
- Perform engineering troubleshooting related to engine performance including analyzing problems, performing engineering calculations and communicating solutions to appropriate staff.
- Design, implement and maintain diagnostic test cell tools and analysis spreadsheet toolkit.
- Perform trend monitoring of engine test cell and engine performance.
- Write technical reports and procedures.
- Coordinate process improvement initiatives.
Qualifications include:
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, leadership, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Strong organizational and decision making capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technical skills
- Willing and able to work in a fast pace and changing environment
- Ability to travel to the United States, Canada, South Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 35 of the time.
- Driven by working in a team environment
- Working knowledge computers and MS Office experience/knowledge.
Benefits that make life better:
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Company pension plan with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to be who you are and experience our welcoming culture.
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
