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CFD Research Corporation · 2 months ago

Turbine Engine Analyst

Redstone Arsenal, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CFD Research Corporation is a leading company in the Aerospace & Defense sector, providing innovative technology solutions. The Turbine Engine Analyst role involves supporting the investigation of engine and engine control Quality Deficiency Reports (QDRs) and providing technical support for engine systems and subsystems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProduct DesignProduct ResearchSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support to engine systems and subsystems relating to helicopters, unmanned air vehicles and fixed wing platforms

Provide written recommendations regarding field inquiries concerning serviceability of engines systems and subsystems and interpretation of airworthiness requirements

Review test plans, test reports, and analyses concerning compliance with specification and/or qualification requirements

Provide recommendations on the requirements coverage, success criteria, and acceptability of the test plans and reports, risks or potential risks of the test plan and report, and corrective actions or improvements to the test plan and report

Provide support for test witnessing, evaluation of test results, and/or post‐test inspections and recommendations regarding requirements coverage of tests and post‐test hardware condition and performance

Review change in designs and engineering change proposals and document airworthiness concerns

Review technical changes to manuals and maintenance procedures

Participate in program and design reviews and technical meetings

Support failure investigations and procedure validations/verifications

Provide technical and project engineering support for engine related improvements developed under the Component Improvement Program

Provide support for Deficiency Reporting requirements including disposition of exhibits and review of investigation findings and recommendations

Provide support for Reliability Improvement thru Failure Identification and Reporting (RIMFIRE) data review and determining cause of hardware removal

Provide support for depot and repair activities to include Maintenance and Overhaul (M&O) plan and hardware repair reviews, and support of Product Verification Audits (PVAs)

Provide support for alternate source evaluations, intercept actions, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) engineering requests

Provide technical support for spares procurements to include review of Source Approval Request (SAR) packages and commerciality decisions

Provide technical support for critical safety item issues with propulsion engine systems and subsystems to include hydromechanical and electronic engine controls

Provide support for Product Lot Testing (PLTs) by reviewing drawings and identifying required inspection criteria

Review quality escapes and Manufacturing Review Boards (MRBs) and document airworthiness concerns

Provide technical support for Condition Based Maintenance (CBM) and/or Cost Wise Readiness activities relating to engine systems or subsystems

Provide technical input on Foreign Military Sales support

Perform data reduction and analysis to evaluate engine and component performance and provide recommendations on the compliance of performance submittals with respect to applicable requirements along with detailed studies to determine corrective actions or improvements

Document processes and methodologies for the design and airworthiness qualification of propulsion systems and subsystems

Qualification

Turbine engine analysisAirworthiness process knowledgeTechnical writingTurboshaft engine experienceThermal analysisDoD software knowledgeConfiguration managementEngineering drawing interpretationVerbal communication

Required

8 or more years of experience with the analysis, design and development, manufacturing, maintenance, or operation of turbine engines and engine controls

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge of the airworthiness process

Experience in the life cycle management, airworthiness substantiation, safety of flight, and field support of aircraft

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication

Read and understand engineering drawings and parts lists

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a Secret security clearance

Travel may be up to 10-20%

Preferred

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Experience with turboshaft engines such as T55-L-714, T700-GE-701, YT706-GE-700, and/or AE 1107C

Experience analyzing the risk, reliability, failure modes, component lifing, and flight testing of aircraft

Working knowledge of multiple DoD software programs such as: Product Data Reporting and Evaluation Program (PDREP), The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation/Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A/MCDS), AED Task Tracking System (TTS), Aircraft/Engine Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs)/Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)

Experience writing and reviewing AWIS, SSRAs, System Safety Management Plans, FMECA/FEMA, and Safety Design Requirements Definition

Working knowledge of thermal analysis, gas turbine engine thermodynamic and aerodynamic performance, and engine control systems

Understanding of configuration management and control

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent employee benefits

Employer matching 401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Highly competitive insurance package

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Company paid leave

Compensation time

Parental leave

Long-term and short-term disability

Accidental death and dismemberment

Life insurance

Performance appraisals occur twice a year

Annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements

Group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance

Company

CFD Research Corporation

Founded in 1987, CFD Research develops innovative technologies that advance national security, aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy.

Founded in 1987

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

201-500 employees