Test & Development Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Signal Hill, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test fixtures, tooling, & electromechanical systems
• Hands on assembly, troubleshooting and operation of first of kind thermal systems
• Creation and maintenance of accurate documentation of test methods and data
• Implementation of testing software for automated testing and logging of high energy systems
• Understand performance requirements, expected system behaviors and assist in troubleshooting and qualification of new designs
• Provide feedback to product engineering teams and participate in design reviews, process hazard analyses, and test campaign planning
• Foster a strong safety culture, enforce safety standards, and generate HAZOP analyses

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a product development or test role
• Familiarity with mechanical & electrical control equipment
• Working experience of PLC controls, open and closed loop controls, preventative/corrective maintenance tasks, & calibration of plant instrumentation
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related field
• Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, preferably Siemens NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent
• Experience with turbomachinery, heat exchangers, pressurized hardware, or high-temperature fluid systems
• Familiarity with instrumentation, sensors, and testing of thermal or mechanical systems