Engineering Development Technician II

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 hourly base pay: $29.33 (minimum) - $37.98 (midpoint) - $47.12 (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:

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot automated hydraulic test stands for aerospace servo valves and control actuators.

• Perform calibration and maintenance of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic test equipment.

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of testing procedures and systems.

• Conduct hands-on testing of pressure, temperature, and flow for aerospace components.

• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures.

• Document test results and provide feedback to the engineering team for system optimization.

• Collaborate with engineers to identify and resolve system issues during development and testing phases.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures while working with high-pressure hydraulic systems.

• Maintain detailed records of test configurations, setups, and results for traceability and quality assurance.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to enhance system performance and reliability.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and test documentation.

• Hands-on experience with test equipment, such as pressure gauges, flow meters, pumps, LVDTs, and temperature sensors.

• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and repair complex test systems.

• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and software (e.g., LabVIEW or similar tools) is a plus.

• Basic programming and computer skills for configuring and operating automated systems.

• Knowledge of safety practices related to high-pressure hydraulic systems and testing environments.

• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.

• Strong communication skills for collaboration with engineers and technicians.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet project deadlines.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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