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Overview

Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing.  These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

 

Why Join Calspan JETS?At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems. 

 

The C&I Engineer will be responsible for design, implementation, test, and support of controls, software, and data acquisition systems used in test cells, wind tunnels, and other aerospace ground test facilities.

 

9/80 work schedule available (every-other Friday off)! This position is on-site at our newly renovated St. Paul location. 

 

Every single thing we do with our customers and employees is based upon our goal of being selective to join and difficult to leave. We operate with a core set of values surrounding inclusiveness, accountability and innovation. Do you have what it takes to Be Calspan?

Responsibilities

• Design and Analysis - Develop or reuse system design solution to meet customer requirements.  Partner with designers and project team to deliver complete design package (drawings, BOMs, Etc.).  Design and develop electronic subsystems, including data acquisition systems, control and integration of electro-mechanical valves and instrumentation (temperatures, pressures, flow, etc.), control loops, electrical control systems, junction boxes, and panel layouts.
• Scope, Schedule, Budget - Perform engineering tasks on schedule and within budget.  Ensure system design aligns with as-sold scope, customer requirements, quality standards, and industry codes.  Communicate regularly with project team on status, issues, and variances to plan. 
• Document - Document and present work in accordance with quality requirements. Prepare design criteria, calculation packages, procurement specifications, technical reports, validation plans, and product manuals. Participate and lead internal and customer design reviews. 
• Support - Interface with procurement, production, and installation teams to quickly resolve issues discovered during assembly and test.  Travel to customer and subcontractor sites for design reviews, site surveys, and system commissioning.
• Quote - Assist marketing in developing proposals for future work.  Develop concepts, cost estimates, proposal write-ups, analyses, options, and recommendations.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in controls, electronics, data acquisition systems or similar role or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

 

Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Experience with design and implementation of controls, electronics, or data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (National Electric Code).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for designing and troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, electro-mechanical systems and software programming experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and leadership skills, demonstrated initiative and attention to completeness, accuracy and detail.
• Must be a self-starter, able to balance priorities between multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to meet budgets and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively and productively as an individual contributor and collaborate as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• 15% international and/or domestic travel
• US Person
• Valid passport

Why join Calspan?

 

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

 

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

 

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

 

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

 

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

 

Salary Range (min)

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $103,000.00/Yr.