Research Engineer

Butler America Aerospace L.L.C.
$75-88 ph (W2)
sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Grand Prairie
Feb 07, 2025
Research Engineer Location: Grand Prairie, TX Job ID: #70483 Pay Range: $75-88 ph (W2) In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including the research, specification, planning, design, development, and testing of aerospace products. This position will provide the opportunity to develop skills in materials and processes, including material property testing, fabrication, and hardware integration. As a Research Engineer in the Environmental Test Lab, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on research and product development projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical and mechanical engineering. This role will involve working with Environmental and/or Mechanical Instrumentation, and will provide a unique chance to apply mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems in a dynamic and supportive environment. Required Experience: * Must have at least 8 years of experience in preparation, planning, setup, and execution of vibration and temperature tests on electronic components. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with instrument items with accelerometers to conduct modal testing. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with perform modal analysis from collected data. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with operating digital vibration controllers to produce broad band random, swept sine, classical shock and shock synthesis tests using electrical-mechanical vibration exciters. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with conducting dynamic and climatic tests in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and organizational policy and ensure proper equipment calibration. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with instrument test items with thermocouples and conduct tests by operating temperature/humidity chambers to specified conditions. * Must have at least 8 years of experience with instrument test items with accelerometers and conduct tests by operating vibration equipment to specified levels. * Knowledge of basic electronics theory and high degree of mechanical aptitude. * An understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural dynamics, random vibration theory, and digital signal analysis * Familiarity with accelerometer, thermocouple, and strain gage instrumentation * Experience with set up and running vibration test equipment and temperature/humidity chambers * Experience with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other basic lab equipment Desired skills : * Operate digital vibration controllers to produce broad band random, swept sine, classical shock and shock synthesis tests using electrical-mechanical vibration exciters. * Ability to support preparation, planning, setup, and execution of environmental development, qualification, and production tests on electronic components * Experience with recommending and implementing changes to lab equipment and standard lab procedures to improve laboratory operability, reliability, and safety. * A thorough understanding of the operation of electrical-mechanical shakers and the concepts of digital vibration controllers * Basic understanding of aerospace environments, there derivation and application in a test lab setting. * Basic understanding of fundamental concepts of random vibration and signal processing. * Strong communication and computer skills. * Experience managing multiple projects at once. * Effective technical writing skills for development of test reports and procedures. Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.