Subsystem Test Engineer

Skyways is growing! We are looking for a hardware test engineer to add to our Austin-based engineering team. This position will be responsible for developing and executing new ground tests as well as executing and improving legacy tests. Testing encompasses structural, electrical, and propulsion systems. This position requires significant hands on work to build, configure, troubleshoot, and run tests. If you like the blend of design, engineering, and hands-on work, this is a great position to get that mix!

Own and drive multiple component and sub-assembly tests for the purpose of completing R+D, Qualification and Acceptance across our aircraft and GSE components.

Work with diverse systems, including structures, mechanisms, propulsion, avionics, electrical power, mechatronics, and batteries.

Work with design engineers to define test requirements and goals.

Collaborate directly with design engineers to define precise test requirements and goals.

Establish and maintain standardized tests and test reports.

Design and build essential test equipment (structures, fixtures, sensor selection, signal conditioning, data acquisition).

Procure both COTS and custom test equipment as needed.

Analyze flight data to drive ground test requirements, and critically, correlate ground test results with real-world flight performance.

Set up, execute, and meticulously gather data from tests, performing initial analysis, reporting results, and making actionable recommendations.

Establish and implement best practices for data analysis, including grooming, filtering, statistical analysis, and visualization.

3+ years relevant experience in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical engineering.

Solid foundational understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering principles.

Proven experience with data acquisition and signal conditioning.

Proficiency with esential tools like multimeters and osciloscopes.