Validation Engineering – Engine Test & Assembly

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. Support experimental commercial and military jet engine test activities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in jet engine testing and propulsion systems, with a strong focus on test planning, data analysis, and innovative problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Proven leadership in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and driving continuous improvement processes.

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Jet Engine TestingPropulsion SystemsTest PlanningData AnalysisLeadership in VUCA Environment

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeTest Data AnalysisInstrumentationAssemblyTestingContinuous ImprovementJet Engine HardwareCertification TestingInnovative Solutions DevelopmentTechnical Direction

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationTenacityTask CoordinationSchedule Flexibility

Tools & Technologies

ICADS/SICADSNSMSTelemetryOBDS

Industry Keywords

Commercial Jet EngineMilitary Jet EngineEIPTPSCV Validation ManagementCIPTsSIPTPW1100G GTFAPW1500GPW1900GOffsite Test Locations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support experimental commercial and military jet engine test activities
Lead the Engine Integrated Product Team through test planning, assembly and instrumentation, inspection, testing, and teardown
Pursue engineering learning objectives
Provide technical direction and daily task coordination to mechanics and technicians
Serve as the engine focal point on behalf of the EIPT with PSCV Validation Management, various CIPTs, and the SIPT
Develop innovative solutions to test requirements in high-pressure environments
Build unique one-off development assets incorporating advanced technologies
Conduct certification test activities involving Stress, Operability, Durability, Ingestion, and Containment
Work with instrumentation and data systems including ICADS/SICADS, NSMS, Telemetry, and OBDS
Support programs including PW1100G GTFA, PW1500G, PW1900G, ACEP, AMEP, OCE, and OME
Collaborate with multidisciplinary employees, partners, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in STEM with 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required
Experience testing propulsion systems at various facilities/conditions, including Sea Level, Altitude, RAM, Icing, and Flight
2 years of experience with jet engine hardware, instrumentation, data systems, assembly, and testing
Knowledge of engine performance, test data analysis, and test planning
Experience leading continuous improvement processes
Experience planning required tasks and leading a team to achieve significant goals with little outside direction
Demonstrated leadership and tenacity in a VUCA environment
Frequent off-shift coverage and schedule flexibility for weekends, approximately 25%
Periodic and extended travel to offsite test locations within the United States and occasional travel to test sites around the world

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Scholar Program
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Employee referral award may be available