Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago
Test Engineer II / III
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expKratos Defense and Security Solutions is a military-grade turbojet manufacturer seeking a Test Engineer with a multidisciplinary background. The role involves planning, execution, documentation, and reporting of testing for turbine engines, collaborating with engineering teams and customers to ensure successful test activities.
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Responsibilities
Support the design and documentation of test events to assess the performance of TDI/customer propulsion systems for various unmanned air vehicle applications to include weapon system concepts
Produce test plans and test reports in accordance with and to meet customer objectives and requirements
Develop testing requirements and practical methods for evaluating engine and system performance
Design test scenarios to yield valid and measurable quantitative test results for turbine engine development, acceptance, and performance testing in ground/static test cells, simulated flight facilities, and flight test ranges
Review program and technical documents, systems engineering, and system-level documentation to provide feedback and recommendations as they pertain to successful test planning and execution
Participate in test planning, test readiness reviews, and system design and development meetings
Assesses safety hazards and provide risk mitigation inputs in testing, including Test Hazard Assessments
Coordinate test planning, preparation, and activities in accordance with internal, customer, and facility schedules
Oversee necessary test assets, hardware, software, and range resources for conducting successful testing
Design data analysis processes to assess the performance of TDI engines in customer systems over various phases of development and testing
Define and coordinate data collection requirements (sensor/instrumentation selection and placement, DAQ characteristics and sampling rates, etc.)
Develop test support, instrumentation, and data recording requirements to facilitate collection of critical flight test data on airborne systems and subsystems
Support the real-time execution of TDI engine and/or customer systems test, assessing, and providing recommendations to test engineering issues
Develop data analysis tools to streamline and automate data analysis, reduction/processing, and reporting
Utilize scripting languages to manipulate and draw conclusions from large test data sets
Analyze test data (real-time and post-mission) to improve understanding of test results, draw conclusions, and assess specific mission results
Lead and direct test events; conduct pre- and post-test briefings
Regularly interface with engineering, technician, program management, customer and test facility personnel
Keep company management informed of all issues, problems, and accomplishments on assigned programs
Qualification
Required
3 to 5+ years' experience in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical/Systems)
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a combination of training/certification and practical experience
Experience working in test laboratories, engine test cells, and flight test ranges
Technical and hands-on proficiency with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and software (LabView, etc.)
Strong technical writing, documentation, and reporting skills
Experience in PC use, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Knowledge and general familiarization with the aerospace and defense industry
Knowledge of acceptance and qualification testing processes using military and industry testing standards
Knowledge of internal combustion engines, gas turbine engines, propulsion, and air vehicle systems and subsystems
Knowledge of a wide array of measurement instruments including pressure transducers, thermocouples, flow measurement devices, accelerometers
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills: experience integrating work in a team, interfacing with customers
Skills in developing test requirements/definition, test methodology, and instrumentation selection
Skills in interpreting test and facility requirements, observing safety and other regulatory standards
Skills in data acquisition, data reduction and processing and technical reporting
Skills in Microsoft Office tools and other software applications for technical writing and reporting
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to interact effectively with peers, supervisors, and technical/non-technical customers
Ability to present thoughts, concepts, and program status before customers, leaderships, and colleagues
Preferred
Advanced engineering degree and/or specialized testing experience
Programming ability in MATLAB, Python, and/or other industry-standard scripts
DoD MIL Standards and Specifications experience
Experience in ITAR environments
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement
Company
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$943.8MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M
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President and CEO
Michael Smith
VP & GM
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