Test Engineer (Falcon Test)
On-site · McGregor, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight; provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test stand and hangar operations; perform real-time and post-test data review to evaluate the performance of test article and stand systems; document test results and recommend areas for upgrades; identify hazards and collaborate with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processes; serve as the final authority to ensure safe operations; read and apply technical manuals and schematics; develop and optimize test processes; read data reports and use instrumentation/control systems; work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment; travel-ready with FAA/ITAR considerations and physical endurance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field
- 1+ years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)
- PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelines
- High levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivation
- Knowledge of hazardous systems (high pressure, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
- High level of familiarity with instrumentation and control (programmable logic control, high speed data acquisition, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves)
- Experience with code based data analytics (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW) to solve real world problems
- Demonstrated experience of effective root cause and failure analysis
- Experience writing and optimizing high risk technical procedures and work instructions
- Ability to read, understand and apply technical manuals, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and design specifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace
- Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is required
- Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
- Work performed in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors and noise
- Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
- Hours vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
- ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Additional Requirements
- ITAR-compliance required; U.S. citizenship or qualified status per ITAR
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