Mechanical Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, and execute mechanical qualification and acceptance test procedures for actuators and integrated LRUs
• Develop test plans and reports to DO-160G and MIL-STD-810H standards
• Design and build mechanical test fixtures, load setups, instrumentation, and data acquisition configurations
• Plan and execute load, life, durability, and environmental testing
• Manage testing at outsourced labs and witness tests at customer and partner facilities
• Analyze test data, identify mechanical failure modes, and drive root-cause/corrective action
• Support development of an in-house qualification test lab

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of qualification or environmental test experience on aerospace, defense, or comparable hardware
• Hands-on experience executing DO-160 and/or MIL-STD-810 mechanical and environmental test campaigns
• Proficiency with mechanical test instrumentation, load cells, accelerometers, and data acquisition systems
• Experience designing test fixtures and mechanical instrumentation setups
• Strong technical writing skills for test plans and reports
• U.S. Person status required (ITAR) and ability to travel internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electromechanical actuators, motors, gear trains, or precision mechanisms
• Familiarity with thermal, vibration, and shock test fixture design and modal considerations
• Exposure to commercial/defense certification environments
• Experience managing third-party test labs and witnessing customer acceptance testing

Benefits

• Base salary of $110,000 to $130,000 plus equity
• 100% company-covered medical insurance
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO, 401K, and Financial Wellness Resources