Propulsion Engineer – Component Test & Acceptance
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute acceptance test procedures for propulsion system components, including proof pressure, leak, and functional testing. Review test data for compliance with acceptance criteria and support disposition of nonconformances or anomalies. Generate certification documentation, test reports, and data packages for flight and ground hardware. Coordinate with technicians during test setup, execution, and teardown to ensure safe operations. Support test readiness reviews, configuration control, and post-test data analysis. Assist in anomaly resolution and contribute to broader propulsion engineering efforts across program lifecycle activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- Minimum experience: Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant engineering experience, or Master's degree + 1 year of relevant engineering experience
- Experience testing aerospace, propulsion, or pressure system hardware
- Experience writing, executing, or reviewing engineering test procedures and technical documentation
- Ability to reduce, interpret, and clearly document test data
- Working understanding of propulsion or pressure system components such as valves, regulators, sensors, and other fluid hardware
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and configuration control in a flight or test hardware environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering team
Desired Qualifications
- Experience performing acceptance, qualification, or certification testing of aerospace pressure or propulsion components
- Familiarity with aerospace standards and controlled test procedures
- Experience with pressure testing, leak testing, and functional testing of fluid system components
- Hands-on experience supporting component or subsystem testing in a lab or test facility
- Experience working closely with technicians or test operators during hazardous or safety-critical testing
- Proficiency with engineering data analysis tools such as MATLAB, Python, or Excel
- Experience with CAD tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or similar)
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