Test Engineer

The role

You will be the technical lead for proof and functional testing on a large manufacturing program for complex weldments. You will set test strategies, design test equipment, and lead the coordination of engineers and technicians.

What you will do

• Own the test strategy and test plan for every program requirement
• Interpret and negotiate customer test specs
• Lead selection, purchase, and integration of test equipment
• Design custom pressure systems, fixtures, and data acquisition
• Own test safety including hazard analysis and engineering controls
• Set data collection, labeling, storage, and traceability requirements
• Write test automation, process plans, work orders, and training materials
• Hand off tests to production with clear accept/reject criteria
• Deliver complete test data packages to customers
• Lead customer reviews and witness tests

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or chemical engineering
• 5+ years in test, launch, controls, integration, or fluid systems engineering
• Deep pressure test experience with hydrostatic or proof tests on large, complex hardware
• Strong command of pressure system design including P&IDs, relief sizing, stored energy, and codes like ASME BPVC Section VIII, B31.3, and PCC-2
• Experience specifying, installing, and commissioning test equipment and data acquisition systems (NI, Dewesoft, HBK, or similar)
• Test automation in Python, LabVIEW, or similar
• A record of leading test programs or cross-functional projects from start to finish
• Experience making and defending tradeoffs across cost, schedule, quality, and safety
• Able to travel to other sites

Nice to have

• System-level testing on hardware more complex than a single pressure vessel
• Designed, built, and commissioned own pressure test equipment
• Stood up a new test lab or test capability from scratch
• Built or maintained hydraulic systems
• Led failure investigations and root cause corrective action
• Led or mentored a team of engineers or technicians
• Time on console for test or launch operations
• Background in auto racing, aerospace testing, or launch
• Work in a regulated manufacturing environment (AS9100, ASME code work, or similar)
• 5S or a similar program in a high-mix shop

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems faster and at lower cost.