Test Engineer, Contractor

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost. Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Loveland, Ohio 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: · Lead the operation and execution of gas turbine development component tests and/or engine tests including integration of all services such as air, fuel, cooling, emergency protection, security, etc. with the test article to ensure a successful outcome · Lead overall test charter including requirements, schedules, budgets, test operations, risk management, hardware and instrumentation procurement · Lead component and/or engine assembly, disassembly, repair, prep for test, and de-prep following engine test activities · Create test procedures for engine and facility operation, and work instructions to support assembly/disassembly activities · Design, construction, and operation of systems to support testing, data acquisition and processing, and the development of test software · Support design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, controls, and system analysis to develop appropriate test systems · Design and/or procure tooling and equipment necessary to support engine assembly/disassembly and test activities, including test enabling hardware · Execute major maintenance plans and capital improvements of test stand · Provide technical direction and daily task coordination, cross functional team leadership, subsystem troubleshooting, and test stand direction · Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments, lead root cause and corrective action efforts based on learnings · Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices · Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues Desired Qualifications: · Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college · Must have at least 7 years of experience in gas turbine component design · Strong understanding of design software tools · Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective · Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles · Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability · Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills · Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills · 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. 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.