Sr. Mechanical Test & Evaluation Engineer
Firestorm•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
As a Sr. Mechanical Test & Evaluation Engineer, you will be the cornerstone of our hardware validation process. You will bridge the gap between design and deployment, ensuring our mission-adaptable UAVs meet the rigorous demands of the field. You will lead the development of testing protocols for advanced airframes and metallic components, utilizing your expertise in material science and structural analysis to drive the safety and reliability of our next-generation aerial platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering with a strong understanding of material structure, processing, performance, and failure.
- 5+ years of experience as a mechanical test engineer working on structural airframe testing and validation.
- Experience with ASTM or ISO test methods.
- 7+ years of experience in CAD modeling and drafting, with SolidWorks preferred.
- Strong background in developing test procedures, identifying the required equipment, instrumentation, and evaluation criteria.
- Experience in stress analysis methods, including the use of hand calculations.
- Demonstrated ability to author detailed technical reports and follow complex work instructions via computer applications.
- U.S. Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cyclic or fatigue testing of both composite and metallic materials.
- Deep familiarity with materials and process specifications used in aerospace manufacturing.
- Expertise in non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods and structural testing, as well as design limit load and ultimate load testing (testing to failure).
- Familiarity with shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies.
- Familiarity with environmental testing and qualification per MIL-STD-810.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical testing and physical characterization efforts to validate material performance and structural integrity of components and assemblies.
- Author comprehensive test plans and reports for the evaluation of aircraft fuselage and structural components.
- Apply industry-accepted statistical analysis methods, such as CMH-17, to interpret test data and inform design decisions.
- Use SolidWorks to design custom test fixturing required for specialized material and assembly testing.
- Utilize non-destructive inspection (NDI) methods and precision measurement tools to verify aircraft part quality.
- Maintain a hands-on presence on the shop floor to improve manufacturing and inspection technologies.
- Effectively present technical topics and findings to upper leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 100% covered by Firestorm. Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
