Responsibilities- Select, test, and qualify systems, parts, assemblies, materials, and processes.
- Work with Design Engineers to identify failure modes and create verification/validation and qualification tests for materials, systems, and assemblies.
- Write and review test plans, test reports, and specifications for intent and completeness.
- Review engineering documents with a high standard of rigor.
- Identify and lead new test capability developments, including new testing methods and DAQ systems.
- Develop procedures for test technicians to execute, supporting test programs.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in engineering plus 4+ years of experience in the aerospace/aviation industry as a materials engineer, test engineer, mechanical engineer, systems engineer.
- Proven experience with sensor, part, or material selection, qualification, characterization, or acceptance testing for aerospace/aviation materials/structures/systems.
- Experience with industry standard test methods, such as ASTM, FAA, SACMA, SAE, DO-160, ISO, or similar.
- Experience with failure modes of engineering materials and parts, such as composites, valves, actuators, and gears.
- Experience with aviation environmental conditions and requirements, such as flammability, UV, humidity, corrosion, damage tolerance, and fatigue.
- Experience with mechanical test equipment, load cells, strain gages, actuators, universal test machines, sensors, and DAQ systems.
- Ability to understand, organize, and interpret test data and provide recommendations based on data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written technical reports and oral presentations to technical and managerial audiences.
Preferred Qualifications- 5+ years of experience with FAA certification requirements, developing or qualifying flight systems
- 1+ year(s) experience in managing projects in an aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing setting
- Advanced degree in a related field
- Experience using Statistical Process Control and Root Cause to drive continuous improvement and solve problems
- Experience working in an AS9100, NADCAP, or ISO certified test laboratory
- Ability to program test equipment using LabVIEW, PLCs, or similar.
- Ability to analyze data and perform statistical methods using software such as Python, MATLAB, R, JMP, Tableau, or similar
- Experience with structural testing, strain gauge measurements, and Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
What We Offer!- Relocation assistance
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
- Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
- Parental leave
- Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) matching up to 6%
- Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
- Monthly wellness stipend
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
- Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
- An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Physical / Compliance Requirements- Ability to lift 30 pounds.
$159,000 - $190,000 a year