Senior Test Engineer

What You Have Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.

8+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years supporting engine testing or complex mechanical test systems.

Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and automated test systems.

Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across engineering, manufacturing, operations, propulsion and other multidisciplinary teams.

Demonstrate a positive, collaborative attitude while providing technical leadership, driving projects to successful completion, and mentoring junior engineers to foster their technical growth and professional development.

Work outdoors in varying weather in required PPE.

Root cause analysis

Lift up to 50 lbs.

What Will Set You Apart 8+ years supporting liquid rocket engine testing.

5+ years of experience supporting hazardous test operations with HTP, RP-1, helium, or cryogenic systems.

5+ years of experience with CAD modeling software

Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, and Atlassian suite.

Deliver new test capabilities on schedule.

Improve safety, reliability, and efficiency. Experience.

Serve as a technical leader and mentor.

ITAR Requirements This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be able to meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State). You can learn more about ITAR here.

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