Test & Development Engineer

Karman Industries • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Karman Industries is seeking a motivated Test & Development Engineer to support the development of the next generation of electric heat pumps for industrial process heat electrification. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, analysis, and testing of mechanical and thermal systems within the Thermal01 heat pump platform and future product lines.
This role requires technical ownership spanning structural, thermal, and turbomachinery hardware. You will drive product testing for individual components up to full industrial scale system validation. We are a team that values first-principles thinking, hands-on problem solving, and close cross-functional collaboration to deliver cohesive, high-performance systems.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a product development or test role
• Familiarity with mechanical & electrical control equipment
• Working experience of PLC controls, open and closed loop controls, preventative/corrective maintenance tasks, & calibration of plant instrumentation
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to solve problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
• Must be able to work with limited documentation

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field
• Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, preferably Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Experience in turbomachinery, heat exchangers, pressurized hardware, or high-temperature fluid systems.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and testing of thermal or mechanical systems
• Strong desire to learn, take initiative, and grow into technical ownership roles as the company scales

Responsibilities

• Design and build test fixtures, tooling, & electromechanical systems
• Hands on assembly, troubleshooting and operation of first of kind thermal systems
• Creation and maintenance of accurate documentation of test methods and data
• Implementation of testing software for automated testing and logging of high energy systems
• Understand performance requirements, expected system behaviors and assist in troubleshooting and qualification of new designs
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Provide feedback to product engineering teams and participate in design reviews, process hazard analyses, and test campaign planning
• Foster a strong safety culture, enforce safety standards, and generate HAZOP analyses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level