Mechanical Test Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Location: Middletown, RI
Zip Code: 02842
Duration: 6-9 months
Pay Rate: $69.89/hr
Schedule: 5/40
Start Date: Immediate
*Confidential Clearance (or higher) is REQUIRED*

Job Title: Mechanical Test Engineer

What is the primary mission of this role?
o Mechanical / HW Testing

Key Requirements & Responsibilities/What You Will Do:
* Perform instrumentation planning and test conduct of all Hardware Tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
* Dynamic and thermal data acquisition and analysis
* Provide test fixture design coordination
* Work independently and take ownership of program/project to achieve schedule, financial, and technical goals
* Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and technical documentation of project work assigned
* Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis personnel, manufacturing engineering, and commercial customers
* Provide technical expertise to programs as needed
* Factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally
* Generate detailed, archival technical reports
* Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
* Willingness to travel to domestic Raytheon sites, suppliers, and government facilities

Qualifications You Must Have
* Typically requires a Bachelor in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience
* Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to work in a lab environment

Qualifications We Prefer
* Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
* Experience in Hardware and Environmental Testing (i.e. Dynamic Shock/Vibration, Climatic, Structural)
* Experience in one or more of the following areas: Signal processing, data acquisition, field test instrumentation, or structural testing
* Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment and independently
* Experience with solid modeling CAD tool such as CREO or equivalent
* Experience with Matlab
* Experience presenting to external customers
* Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
* Ability to travel to government and other facilities in support of program activities

Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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