Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

The role

The Senior Test Engineer will create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development. This person will design, fabricate, operate, and improve complex mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems to test jet engines and subsystems.

What you will do

• Architect test stand design and documentation including engineering drawings, P&ID, electrical schematics, and test procedures
• Maintain test facility operations and maintenance, troubleshoot problems, and site cleanliness
• Implement robust data and video recording infrastructure
• Analyze data for equipment activation, calibration, and operation
• Diagnose stand problems efficiently and perform corrective actions
• Continually improve facility capabilities to increase test throughput and reliability
• Harness assembly including crimping/soldering terminals, cable lacing, and troubleshooting
• Operate manual machine shop equipment such as drills, cutting tools, mills, and lathes

Required qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, test operations
• Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
• Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, computer networking, and software interfaces
• Proficiency with PLC and data processing software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
• Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program
• Transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time

About the company

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. The team is a group of passionate engineers with a flat structure.