What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer - AeroMotion position at Textron Aviation?
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of testing for hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Michigan-Saginaw
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
03/30/2026, 9:24:54 AM
This position is responsible for supporting all aspects of testing for hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems components.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Setting up & running automated tests for electro-mechanical & hydraulic actuation components
- Learning how to troubleshoot all aspects of our test systems
- These systems include multi-axis hydraulic loading systems, thermal control systems, motor controls and loading systems, and data acquisition systems.
- Maintain software and help maintain calibration on all test equipment
- Develop software for test automation and data acquisition
- Support outside lab testing such as vibration, altitude, humidity, icing, etc.
- Design and assemble data acquisition and control systems
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or other related field
- Minimum of 5 years engineering experience or relative aviation technical experience.
- Familiarity preferred with software packages such as LabVIEW, MatLab Simulink, MathCad
- Preferred knowledge or experience with any of the following:
- Hydraulic Actuators – Internal Locking and Non-Locking
- Hydraulic Valves, Reservoirs, Accumulators, Pumps
- Hydraulic Power Packs
- Linear and Rotary Electro-mechanical actuators
- Ball-screws, Roller Screws, ACME Screws
- Gears, Splines and Planetary Gear Sets
- Electronic Enclosures
- Preferred experience with the following:
- Regulatory requirements for qualifying and certifying components
- Vibration modes and testing associated with similar components and systems
- Thermal considerations associated with similar components and systems
- Requirements for tests such as: Fatigue; Endurance; Temperature; Limit and Ultimate Loads; Column Buckling; Operating pressures, Proof pressures, and/or Burst Pressures; Impulse Testing; Power and Load
- Test methods used to qualify these types of products
- Motors and controls
- Demonstrated technical and organizational leadership
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems and provide solutions
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player both internally and externally
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent analytical and math skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding and experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite programs (Word, Excel, Access)
- High comfort level with learning and understanding new software programs
- Ability to manage time and work output while completing multiple projects/work assignments
Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Recruiting Company
Textron Aviation
Primary Location
US-Michigan-Saginaw
Job Field
Engineering
Schedule
Full-time
Job Level
Individual Contributor
Job Type
Standard
Shift
First Shift
Job Posting
03/30/2026, 9:24:54 AM