Test Engineer II-Senior
$112,000–$185,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Architect bespoke test stands and rigs for heat pipe components while developing comprehensive test plans covering instrumentation, execution steps, and data analysis workflows. Build test schedules aligned with development needs, lead design and readiness reviews, and validate measurement precision by procuring or designing specialized fixtures and sensors. Create schematics and CAD models of test setups, define standard processes for prototype and production-grade testing, and provide subject matter expertise including mentoring teammates. Participate in root cause investigations to implement corrective actions preventing repeat failures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline
- 2+ years of hands-on test engineering experience
- Experience designing assemblies and test fixtures using CAD
- Experience integrating and using test instrumentation (pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gauges, relays, solenoid valves, etc.)
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
- Ability to lift 25 lbs
- Role may require standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or higher in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on test engineering experience
- Experience designing and building test rigs and executing thermal and mechanical tests
- Experience with LabVIEW, Simulink, or similar test software
- Experience testing thermal management or heat-rejection systems, or vacuum-relevant components
- Experience in mechanical, durability, or materials testing
- Leadership experience on a project or research team
- Strong project management and cross-disciplinary communication skills
- Demonstrated track record of high-impact technical contributions
- Experience with part inspection technologies (micrometers, CMM, white light scanning, etc.)
- Knowledge of PLM, ERP, and related manufacturing systems
- Strong Python or general programming experience
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