Test Engineer

Toyon Research Corporation

$125K — $225K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering focusing on heat transfer, mechanical design, and structural analysis.
  • 7+ years of experience in aerospace testing environments and techniques.
  • Familiarity with thermal and structural response instrumentation and test plan development.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration with test facility personnel.
  • Ability to work independently and make critical decisions at off-site test facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive test campaigns to evaluate product performance and integrity.
  • Design and construct test fixtures to facilitate testing procedures.
  • Draft detailed test procedures and protocols to guide testing activities.
  • Plan and execute test campaigns at both in-house and remote testing facilities.
  • Prepare test reports that summarize activities, results, and the success or failure of products.
  • Debug complex test hardware and software as required during testing.
  • Analyze test scenarios and document results for future reference.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium.
  • HSA with employer contributions.
  • Dental and vision coverage options available.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Company-funded 401(k) and profit sharing plans.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
  • Life and disability insurance provided.
  • Paid parental leave offered.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA.

We are seeking a Test Engineer to join our team. This position requires a strong background in planning and conducting developmental and environmental testing. This position will be responsible for test planning and execution, analysis of test data, and authoring test reports.

Responsibilities
  • Develop complex test campaigns to assess the performance and integrity of products
  • Design and build test fixtures
  • Write test procedures and protocols
  • Plan and conduct test campaigns at in-house or remote facilities
  • Author test reports communicating test activities, results and success / failure of products
  • Debug complex test hardware and software
  • Analyze test cases and scenarios and report results
  • Collaborate with engineering team to improve or upgrade product performance
  • Communicate with external test facilities to plan and schedule test activities
  • Conduct cost forecasting analysis for materials and labor of testing units


Requirements

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on heat transfer, mechanical design, and structural analysis
  • 7+ years of industry experience with aerospace testing facilities and techniques, thermal and structural response instrumentation, and development and execution of test plans, including specialized instrumentation
  • Strong interpersonal skills required to interface effectively with test facility personnel
  • Ability to work independently at off-site test facilities, making decisions that can be critical to program success

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!
  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Test Engineer position is $125,000 to $225,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate's education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The application window for this posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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