Senior Test Engineer

About The Role:

• Design tests, procedures, test articles, controls, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems for electrical and mechanical flight hardware.
• Design and build automated testing systems, tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to optimize production and test workflow.
• Execute and validate test documentation and equipment, then train others to run validated procedures/equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware and/or equipment, collect and analyze test data, and write/review test reports, flags/non-conformances and other documentation, as required.
• Coordinate test program/scheduling with mission managers, operations personnel and others to meet program budgets/schedules.

Must Haves:

• At least 5 years of professional experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, wire lists)
• Knowledge of requirements management, system design, integration and test functions
• Expertise conducting and/or designing environmental tests such as thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), electromagnetic interference (EMI), vibration, shock, acoustic, etc.
• Experience with various testing equipment, instrumentation, standards (e.g., GEVS), and methodologies to include manual and automated testing
• Familiarity with product and quality assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of test flags and non-conformance documentation.
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Lua, MATLAB, VBA)
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills (both written and oral)


Physical Requirements
• Prolonged sitting and/or standing
• Will occasionally work with hazardous chemicals and/or tools/equipment (e.g., solvents, hi-pot testers)
• May occasionally require working in uncomfortable positions and/or dangerous environments (e.g., during test setup/teardown inside a thermal chamber)

Nice to Haves:

• Experience developing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and/or automated test equipment.
• Experience developing test plans and system-level requirements derivation and allocation
• Experience performing certification testing for various certification organizations (e.g. FAA, NASA, DoD)
• Ability to support nights and weekends as required

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable