Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer
On-site · Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Job Summary
Senior Propulsion and Fluids Test Engineer role focused on end-to-end development of propulsion components and fluid systems from concept through qualification and production. You will build test setups, run campaigns, analyze results, and solve issues where hardware meets reality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop new systems and improve existing designs across development, qualification, and production, while reviewing test plans/reports, guiding risk-based decisions, and mentoring other engineers. Day-to-day activities center on planning, instrumentation, execution, and analysis with a systems-level view and clear stakeholder communication. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, testing, and delivering tangible, impactful results in a space systems environment. NICE-TO-HAVE qualifications include aerospace testing background, Python for data analysis, and a Masters or PhD. ITAR-related eligibility is required for US-based work; NZ-based considerations apply as described in the posting.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience developing and testing propulsion, fluid, or other high-performance hardware
- Strong hands-on background with instrumentation, data acquisition, and test execution
- Experience working across the full development lifecycle, from requirements through to production
- Confidence operating in ambiguity and making sound, first-principles engineering decisions
- Experience with LabVIEW (or similar) and data analysis tools
- Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) - NICE TO HAVE
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