Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
About The Position
Astro Mechanica is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be capable of designing, fabricating, operating, and improving complex mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems for conducting rigorous testing of innovative jet engines and subsystems. This role will ensure test operations run smoothly while continuously expanding and improving test capabilities. The mission is to create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development, with direct responsibility for ensuring every new design is rigorously tested to meet quality and performance metrics prior to aircraft integration and flight. The role embodies the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
Requirements
- 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, test operations
- Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
- Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
- Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, computer networking, and software interfaces
- Proficiency with PLC and data processing software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
- Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work
Responsibilities
- Architect test stand design and documentation (engineering drawings, P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures) for testing components to integrated systems
- Maintain test facility operations and maintenance, troubleshoot problems, site cleanliness
- Implement robust data and video recording infrastructure
- Analyze data for equipment activation, calibration, and operation
- Diagnose stand problems efficiently and perform corrective actions
- Continually improve facility capabilities to increase test throughput and reliability
- Harness assembly (crimping/soldering terminals, cable lacing, troubleshooting)
- Operate manual machine shop equipment (drills, cutting tools, mills, lathes)
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) program
- Transparent stock option plan
- Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
- PTO
- Paid holidays
- Sick time
- Flexible work environment
- Weekly team lunches
- Astro Mechanica swag
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
