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Jensen Hughes · 11 hours ago

Senior Test Engineer - Fire, Lithium Ion Battery, & Explosions

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering, seeking a motivated Senior Test Engineer to join their Research, Development, Testing + Evaluation team in Baltimore, Maryland. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing research and testing programs related to fire safety performance, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to address complex safety challenges.

Mechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement test plans and protocols for evaluating the fire safety performance of products, including fire suppression systems, detection devices, new construction materials, and other related products

Identify and apply specialized test equipment and instrumentation, such as calorimeters, smoke chambers, thermal imaging cameras, and gas analyzers, to accurately measure and record relevant test parameters

Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of new and existing laboratory facilities and equipment

Conduct a wide range of fire safety tests, including but not limited to fire resistance, flame spread, smoke detection, and heat release rate tests, in accordance with applicable industry standards

Strategically manage multiple projects concurrently, from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, quality standards, and client deliverables

Collect, process, and analyze test data using various data processing techniques

Communicate research findings, test results, and recommendations clearly and concisely through test reports, technical documentation, and presentations tailored to the needs of our diverse clientele

Participate in technical discussions and provide expert guidance on fire safety testing matters to internal stakeholders, partners, and clients

Mentor junior lab engineers by demonstrating best practices and facilitating an environment where practical testing skills can be developed

Qualification

Fire Protection EngineeringLaboratory Equipment OperationFire Testing ExperienceData Collection SoftwareTest Plan DesignClient CommunicationProposal WritingMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field

Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a client-focused laboratory environment with a proven track record of delivering innovative client-oriented testing solutions, preferably within the fire protection industry

Available to work full time onsite at the test facility in Baltimore, MD, USA (BWI area)

Knowledge and/or experience with the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and apparatus, including hood calorimeters, test furnaces, and other specialized instrumentation

Experienced at conducting bench-scale to full-scale fire tests, applying best practices for test documentation, and operating testing equipment and instrumentation

Knowledge and/or experience with data collection software, hardware, and instrumentation, including the calibration, installation, and operation of instruments intended for measurement of temperature, heat flux, pressure, gas concentrations, etc

Interest in writing proposals and developing your client base

U.S. citizen or permanent resident