Test Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; alternatively, 7+ years of relevant hands-on test experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in fluid systems, test stand design, or test engineering; applicants qualifying through the degree alternative must have 7+ years of relevant hands-on test experience.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural fundamentals, with hands-on experience in high-pressure and cryogenic system environments.
• Experience writing test-operation procedures, including procedures for loading propellant tanks, preparing for engine hot fires, and placing test stands in a safe configuration.
• Experience analyzing data from test stand instrumentation to make decisions about test stand issues or upgrades.
• Experience designing mechanical hardware, including CAD work and structural or thermal analysis.
• Experience designing and integrating fluid system hardware, including high-pressure tubing, pipe, vacuum-jacketed tubing and flex hoses; NPT, compression, and 37° flared fittings; regulators; valves; burst discs and relief valves; VFDs and AC/DC motors; positive-displacement and centrifugal pumps; and stored-energy K-bottles and compressor systems.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation systems, including pressure transducers, thermocouples and RTDs, high-speed accelerometers, load cells and strain-gauge sensors, flowmeters, mechanical limit switches, and power supplies.
• Demonstrated experience developing, updating, and maintaining P&IDs and associated test documentation for technical accuracy and alignment with engineering requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and physical capability to support hands-on test operations, including outdoor work and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to meet applicable U.S. export control requirements; the posting identifies eligible categories as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or individuals eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in a hardware testing environment.
• 5+ years of CAD modeling experience.
• 5+ years of fluid system design experience.
• Background in metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with hand tools and shop environments.
• Experience with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, DIAdem, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office Suite, or similar platforms.
• Experience with high-speed or transient data acquisition systems.
• Experience working in cryogenic or high-temperature test environments.
• Experience supporting hazardous test operations.
• Strong cross-functional communication during live test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Develop test concepts and lead them through design, fabrication, commissioning, and operational support.
• Design and analyze mechanical and fluid systems for propulsion and structural testing.
• Generate and revise piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) for test stands and modify supporting structures to meet test requirements.
• Operate and support testing involving inert gases, cryogenic fluids, fuels, and oxidizers.
• Write detailed test procedures for new system testing and calibration of existing systems.
• Review and analyze test data to identify anomalies, performance trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support assembly, troubleshooting, and maintenance of test systems.
• Collaborate across functions during live test operations to support safe and successful execution.
• Work hands-on in the field to support fabrication, installation, and test stand upgrades.
• Provide support or contribute to large-scale civil or infrastructure engineering projects.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Stock options
• Medical benefits, including dental and vision
• Flex-Friday flexible schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Professional development opportunities