Senior Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.  

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.  

Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  

Estimated annual base pay: $93,000 (minimum) - $121,000 (midpoint) - $149,000 (maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.  
• 401(k) match (4.5%) 
• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) 
• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members   
• 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.  
• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire 
• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.  
• Paid parental leave.  
• Adoption Assistance   
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.  
• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life  
• Member referral bonus  
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending  
• Voluntary benefits, including:   
  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts  
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave  

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Testing Frameworks: Designs and implements comprehensive testing methodologies to assess product performance and reliability.
• Lead Testing Projects: Manages and coordinates testing initiatives, collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure timely execution.
• Analyze Technical Problems: Evaluates complex issues by integrating multiple data sources to identify root causes and devise effective solutions.
• Mentor Engineering Team: Provides guidance and support to junior engineers, promoting best practices in testing and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Works with internal and external partners to define testing requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Key Skills:

• Test Automation: Proficient in designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Advanced Problem Solving: Expertise in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues using innovative and analytical approaches.
• Technical Expertise: In depth knowledge of various testing tools, methodologies, and technologies relevant to the engineering test domain.
• Project Leadership: Skilled in leading testing projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Effective Communication: Excellent ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Best Practices Implementation: Knowledgeable in industry best practices for testing and quality assurance, ensuring processes are optimized and standardized.
• Cross functional Collaboration: Adept at working collaboratively with multiple teams and departments to achieve project objectives and improve product quality.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to evaluate testing data, identify trends, and make data driven decisions to enhance testing strategies.
• Risk Management: Competent in identifying potential risks in testing processes and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Experienced in guiding and supporting less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Successful Candidates Typically Have:

• 4year Bachelors BS OR 10+ years equivalent experience
• Experience in aerospace or similar lab testing, including environmental, structural, HALT/HASS, or vibration testing.
• Proficiency in data acquisition, control systems, and HMI programming (e.g., LabVIEW, Veristand, MTS, GAP).
• Background in automated test controls, mechanical test system design, and mechanical vibration theory/testing (electrodynamic shakers preferred).
• Knowledge of electrical wirin