Test Engineer

MAGNIX USA INC • Everett, WA

19d • $110,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Test Engineer develops and executes tests for electric powertrain engineering validation, FAA Part 33 certification, production acceptance, and in-field performance improvements. The role collaborates with design, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams, as well as DERs and the FAA, to conduct tests safely and efficiently and produce high-quality data.

The position is based at magniX’s Everett, Washington location, and applicants must be able and willing to commute there. The work takes place in a manufacturing and testing environment. Occasional rotating shifts may be required to meet team goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, or Electrical Engineering, or a similar discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in a development or integration/hardware test technical role.
• At least 3 years of instrumentation or data acquisition system design experience.
• Experience working with electrical systems, including HVDC sources, batteries, and supporting equipment.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and skills; hands-on skills are expected.

Nice To Haves

• Experience testing aerospace gas turbine or piston engines, or battery technology.
• Understanding of propulsion system or battery technology development, validation and verification, and FAA certification.
• High proficiency with LabVIEW and proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or similar software for designing schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Define test setups and data requirements for test plans with design, integration, systems, and certification engineers.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test instructions, test reports, test data sets, and related documentation within a quality management framework.
• Design, install, and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment for test articles and test cells, including calibrations, checkouts, and signal filtering.
• Develop test cell and EPU control, data recording, and data reduction software using LabVIEW, HBM Perception, Python, and MATLAB, and work with systems that manage magniX test data.
• Design and commission high-power electrical test equipment, and manage test equipment upgrades from purchase through installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain dynamometer and propeller test cells for development, certification, and entry-into-service testing.
• Work with FAA DERs to ensure instrumentation used in compliance tests produces data that properly demonstrates compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support EPU integration into flying test beds and flight test activities.
• Track and report test program progress to program management.
• Work occasional rotating shifts when required to meet team goals.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and dependents.
• Four weeks of paid vacation, a one-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 9.5% company contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events.

What This Job Offers

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