Test & Automation Engineer

Job No: 503893
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Thermal Management - 250513
Pay Grade: R2 - Exempt
Advertised: September 22, 2026
Applications close: October 07, 2026

Position Summary:
In this position, you will be responsible for design, construction and operation of novel thermal management experiments for aircraft, coordinate with research engineers and computer scientists to develop control software for the experiments, direct and oversee work of technicians, perform calculations that support the sizing and selection of test rig components. Communicate results to engineers and management.

Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Engineering Technology.
Five years of experience in fabrication and installation of laboratory and experimental apparatus. Instrumentation and controls fundamentals.
Proficient in machining and shop processes.
Proficient in CAD software for generating electrical and mechanical drawings.
Common sense fundamentals of machine design.
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

BS in Engineering.
Ten years experience in fabrication and installation of laboratory and experimental apparatus.
Extensive knowledge of instrumentation and controls.
Experience sizing, designing, constructing and operating two-phase thermal management systems. Journeyman HVAC or electrician certification.
Strong common sense fundamentals of machine design.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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