Test Engineer (Fluids and Components)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, maintenance, and operations of test hardware (including facilities and test rigs)
• Develop and execute tests at the system and component level to evaluate hardware performance and survivability during the mission
• Develop and maintain test procedures, sequences, scripts, configuration files, and software
• Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation. DAQ systems are primarily National Instruments based.
• Operate and troubleshoot fluid and mechanical systems (pumps, heat exchangers, support structure, tooling, fluid components such as valves, reliefs, tubing, etc.)
• Develop innovative processes to increase testing capability and rates, while maintaining high rigor of safety.
• Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards then work to resolven such anomalies by collaborating with design engineers on improvements for test stands and flight hardware.
• Ability to communicate very well in a collaborative environment. Should enjoy working on a team and be able to be work efficiently with others, including in stressful situations such as rapid pace operations and times of limited resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, software engineering, or STEM discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in development, maintenance, and operations of test hardware. Aircraft test beds is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.