Senior Development Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own kickoff, design, fabrication, build, operation, data collection, and conclusion/results for development tests through full vehicle qualification campaigns
• Design test hardware, fixturing, and tooling using CAD, FEA, and hand calculations
• Demonstrate best practices for activating test stands, operating test equipment, instrumentation, and executing tests in a safe and organized manner
• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend solutions during test campaigns
• Clearly communicate technical data, findings, and recommendations to team members across all levels of the organization
• Anticipate future testing needs by collaborating with test suppliers and performing high impact infrastructure trade studies
• Lead improvements to testing standards with company-wide impact by creating tools, methods, and processes
• Guide and mentor team members with designs, workload, scheduling, and communication
• Q ualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or other relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years of industry experience with mechanical, structural, and/or electromechanical test, design, and analysis
• Experience designing, building, and testing mechanical assemblies and test fixtures for aerospace or terrestrial applications (satellite mechanical systems, payloads, launch vehicles, propulsion systems, and/or aircraft structures and mechanisms)
• Experience with CAD or FEA software packages
• Hands-on fabrication experience
• Nice to Have
• Experience with data acquisition, controls, and dedicated test equipment (examples include motor dynos, material testers, vibration tables, environmental data loggers, motorsports DAQ)
• Experience with the practical application of GDT
• Experience with NX (Unigraphics) and Teamcenter PLM
• Experience with performing structural analysis (Simcenter 3D, Femap, or Hypermesh)
• Basic practical programming abilities (Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R, LabVIEW)
• Demonstrated ability to own mechanical hardware or systems within an integrated engineering team