Test Engineer

Team: Subsystem Test

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, manufacture, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of test assets (including test facilities, fixtures and rigs). 
Design test fixtures, tooling, adapters, panels, and other supporting hardware for test rigs and test setups. 
Develop test plans, procedures, and protocols for a wide range of vehicle subsystems. 
Operate and troubleshoot a wide array of fluid and mechanical systems including pumps, motors, heat exchangers, high voltage components, test fixtures, tooling, standard fluid system components (valves, regulators, accumulators, tubing, fittings, etc). 
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and technicians, to ensure effective communication and alignment on testing requirements. 
Maintain detailed records of test procedures, results, and findings, and contribute to comprehensive technical reports. 
Identify opportunities for process improvement, recommend innovative testing methods, and actively contribute to the enhancement of Hermeus’s test infrastructure. 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field 
Industry experience owning a project through full lifecycle, particularly in an aerospace or high-performance engineering environment 
Strong working knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of materials, and mechanical design 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Excellent problem solving skills and attention to details 
Ability to think of creative, outside-the-box solutions to problems 
Familiarity with a CAD software tool (NX preferred) 
Strong communication and collaboration abilities 
Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment 
Should enjoy working on a team and be able to work efficiently and effectively with others, even during stressful situations