Plans and administers environmental, operational, or performance tests on aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, general industrial, experimental, automotive equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, controls, and systems, and other products and systems. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of... [+] More

Plans and administers environmental, operational, or performance tests on aeronautical, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, general industrial, experimental, automotive equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, controls, and systems, and other products and systems. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment. Positions covered by this definition are characterized by the inclusion of work that requires an understanding of both theories and principles. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Coordinates and directs engineering activities concerned with the development, procurement installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or systems malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretations considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data. Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel. [-] Less

Plans and conducts tests on chemicals and fuels and conducts environmental, operational, or performance tests on equipment, controls, systems, and processes. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment. Requires a degree... [+] More

Plans and conducts tests on chemicals and fuels and conducts environmental, operational, or performance tests on equipment, controls, systems, and processes. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment. Requires a degree in chemical engineering or a closely-related field. Excludes paraprofessional and supervisory positions.

Directs and coordinates engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as chemical or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretation, considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data. Analyzes and interprets test data, and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel. May use computer-assisted engineering software and equipment. [-] Less

Perform a variety of engineering work in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

Research, design, develop, and test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use utilizing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Exclude Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061).

Conducts tests on marine machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under test engineer.

Plans and runs tests on nuclear machinery and equipment. Oversees and conducts environmental, operational, or performance tests on machinery and equipment, controls, and systems. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment.

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Plans and runs tests on nuclear machinery and equipment. Oversees and conducts environmental, operational, or performance tests on machinery and equipment, controls, and systems. Designs and directs engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test-control apparatus and equipment.

Directs and coordinates engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, telemeter, record, and reduce test data. Determines conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations. Directs and exercises control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests. Confers with scientific, engineering, and technical personnel to resolve testing problems, such as product or system malfunctions, incomplete test data, and data interpretation, considering such factors as conditions under which test was conducted and instrumentation, procedures, and phase of test used to obtain and record data. Analyzes and interprets test data and prepares technical reports for use by engineering and management personnel. May use computer-assisted engineering software and equipment. [-] Less

Conducts tests on mechanical equipment performing duties as described under test engineer.

Conducts tests on agricultural machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under test engineer.

Conducts tests on mining and oil field machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under test engineer.

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Exclude Broadcast Technicians (27-4012).