Environmental Test Engineer Level 3
$103,600–$155,400 year
On-siteWoodland Hills, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute Environmental Test Plans and Procedures for dynamic and climatic tests including vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, and altitude. Perform environmental qualification and verification/validation testing at unit and subsystem levels while defining and supporting the design of fixtures, harnesses, and ancillary equipment required for testing. Set up and operate environmental test equipment such as chambers, shakers, and data acquisition systems to ensure setups conform to approved procedures and safety requirements. Capture and analyze test data, perform basic data reduction, and assist in preparing test reports and technical summaries. Interface with systems engineering, design engineering, manufacturing, and test engineering to clarify requirements and resolve issues. This role supports the enterprise-wide digital transformation through Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices within a safety-focused lab environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in a STEM discipline
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with environmental test and qualification (e.g., vibration, thermal, shock, humidity, or similar testing)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- Ability to work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA
- U.S. Citizenship
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with MIL‐STD‐810 (e.g., 810G/810H) environmental testing and qualification
- Experience with Vibration Research (VR) vibration control software and ObserVIEW data analysis software for environmental shaker testing, including test profile creation, execution, and data review
- Familiarity with additional military and aerospace environmental test standards (e.g., MIL‐STD‐202, RTCA DO‐160) in addition to MIL‐STD‐810
- Hands‐on experience with data acquisition systems and environmental test instrumentation (e.g., accelerometers, thermocouples)
- Experience with or exposure to Thermotron 8800 or similar environmental chamber controllers
- Foundational knowledge of vibration testing (sine and random) and associated fixturing considerations
- Strong analytical skills to interpret MIL standards and customer requirements and translate them into test plans and procedures
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in cross‐functional teams
- Self‐directed, organized, and able to manage multiple test tasks with moderate oversight
- Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to support occasional extended work hours or weekends to meet critical test or program milestones
- Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic and high standards for quality, safety, and documentation
- Ability to work effectively within a team‐oriented lab and engineering environment, build strong working relationships, and provide added value to the team through collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
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