Axle and Transmission Component Test Engineer

About the role

Amentum is looking for an Axle and Transmission Component Test Engineer for its Axle and Transmission Development Laboratory (ATDL). The engineer designs, delivers and directs test systems that meet Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Transmission and Driveline Engineering (TDE) design verification requirements, working with other engineers and test equipment vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and run transmission/drivetrain design verification (DV) testing processes
• Procure and install new test equipment, operate ATI/ETAS systems and analyze fault codes and calibration data
• Direct test technicians, write test request manuals and lead test site troubleshooting
• Optimize test processes, including converting them to automated (unmanned) operation, and build business cases and project plans
• Manage test equipment projects, track costs and timelines, and work with vendors and skilled trades
• Manage test data, QC it and help customers analyze results

Required profile

• B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an accredited school
• 1+ years of lab testing experience preferred
• Ability to develop and present business cases and project documentation to upper management
• Dependable, punctual attendance Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional early starts, late finishes and weekend work
• Pre-employment drug screen, health evaluation and background check required

Required skills

• Strong MS Office skills, including Excel and VB macros
• Preferred: ADACS, ATI/ETAS, CANA, instrumentation and transducers, LabVIEW or basic programming
• Preferred: measurement uncertainty, calibration, data acquisition, control systems, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma

What we offer

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan
• Disability and life insurance, pet insurance