Test Engineer

At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our customer’s needs. Through Additive Manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps develop and produce solutions for our customers at unprecedented speeds, while never compromising the aerospace level quality that they need for their critical work. This role will be located at our Englewood, Colorado facility.

Role Overview:

Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Senior Engineer to lead various component rigs and engine tests to validate the overall design. This role will partner with all engineering functions, supply chain, EHS and various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis to develop test strategies and deliver test results which enable the team to validate the engine design.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the operation and execution of gas turbine development component tests and/or engine tests including integration of various sub-systems such as air, fuel, electrical, cooling, data acquisition, emergency protection, security, etc. with the test article to ensure a successful outcome.
2. Lead overall test charter including requirements, schedules, budgets, test operations, risk management, hardware and instrumentation procurement. Lead processes to capture test data, visualize, store, and post-process the data to learn and iterate on new product configurations.
3. Support component and/or engine assembly, disassembly, repair, prep for test, installation of instrumentation, and post-test processing.
4. Create test procedures for engine and facility operation, troubleshooting electrical and/or instrumentation related issues, and support creating work instructions for assembly/disassembly of engine hardware and test enabling hardware.
5. Design, construction, and operation of mechanical and electrical systems required to support testing, data acquisition and data processing, and the development of test software.
6. Support design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, controls, and system analysis to develop appropriate test systems.
7. Design and/or procure mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to support engine assembly/disassembly and test activities, including test enabling hardware.
8. Execute major maintenance plans and capital improvements of test stand.
9. Provide technical direction and daily task coordination, cross functional team leadership, subsystem troubleshooting, and test stand direction.
10. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments. Lead root cause and corrective action plans based on learnings to drive process improvements and document best practices.
11. Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices.
12. Work with suppliers to procure hardware, software, and resolve producibility and quality issues.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
2. At least 7 years of experience in aerospace, aviation, and/or gas turbine testing.
3. Strong understanding of test related software tools including Matlab, Python, Excel, JMP, and Labview.
4. Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a test perspective.
5. Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex test campaigns with new technologies.
6. Passion for working in new technology testing environments, delivering results, and communicating those results to influence critical design and/or business decisions.
7. Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
8. Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills.
9. Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $120,000-$150,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible, and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.