Vibration Health Monitoring Specialist

Job Description:

The role is ‘multi-disciplinary’, requiring a ‘systems’ engineering approach and spanning all aspects of the VHM/HUMS life-cycle: research & development of new algorithms, system specification and qualification, system fielding and in-service support.

The candidate is expected to contribute to the design, development, support and innovation of both on board and on ground VHM diagnostic system, including, but not limited to:

Development and validation of Vibration Health Monitoring algorithms applied to the rotor drive system, rotors, engines, accessories (pumps, alternators, etc.); Design of the on-board VHM system, including sensor location and system architecture definition; Development of Rotor Track and Balance tools and procedures; Definition of the on-ground VHM data processing requirements, to be incorporated in the LHD maintenance ground station (Heliwise); VHM threshold management, including the design of automatic tools to manage the VHM thresholds; Interaction with Transmissions Department COE in order to assess and test new diagnostic techniques, support anomalous events investigations and analyze data gathered during transmission tests; Support to HUMS Product Support Engineering, including the joint definition of company procedures for the management of VHM occurrences; Qualitative and quantitative assessment of VHM diagnostic system reliability and performances, according to the criteria agreed with the aviation authorities; Development of VHM innovative solutions, also in cooperation with external suppliers (universities, consultants)

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge and proven experience in signal analysis methodologies and past experience in Vibration Health Monitoring systems design or in-service use.

He should have a strong technical curiosity, ability in troubleshooting, a clear systemic approach, proactivity, team working attitude.

Seniority:

Junior

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