About the role: The
Test Engineer at magniX will be responsible for developing and executing tests that support electric powertrain engineering validation, certification testing to FAA Part 33 standards, production acceptance testing, and improvements to the performance of the electric powertrain once in the field. They will work with our design, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams, as well as externally with DERs and the FAA, to ensure tests are conducted safely and efficiently and produce the highest quality data.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Define the test setups and data requirements for each test plan with the design, integration, systems, and certification engineers
- Develop and maintain test plans, test instructions, test reports, test data sets, and related documentation within a quality management framework
- Design, install, and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment for test articles and test cells, including calibrations, checkouts, and signal filtering
- Develop test cell and EPU control, data recording, and data reduction software using LabVIEW, HBM Perception, Python, and MATLAB, along with the systems that manage magniX test data
- Design and commission high-power electrical test equipment, and manage test equipment upgrades from purchase through installation, operation, and maintenance
- Operate and maintain the dynamometer and propeller test cells for development, certification, and entry-into-service testing
- Work with FAA DERs to ensure instrumentation used in compliance tests produces data that properly shows compliance with the applicable regulations
- Support EPU integration into flying test beds and support flight test activities
- Track and report test program progress to program management
- Work occasional rotating shifts when required to meet the team's goals
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
- 5+ years' experience in a development or integration/hardware test technical role
- 3+ years of instrumentation or data acquisition system design experience
- Experience working with electrical systems including HVDC sources, batteries, and supporting equipment
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and skills, hands-on skills expected
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience testing aerospace gas turbine or piston engines, or battery technology
- Understanding of propulsion system or battery technology development, validation and verification, and FAA certification
- High proficiency with LabVIEW, as well as proficiency in MATLAB and Python
- Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or similar for designing schematics and wiring diagrams
Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in
Everett, Washington.
Compensation & Benefits- 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
- 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!
Salary Range:110,000-160,000
