Civil Test Engineer- Test Site

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and commission test stands, structural supports, mounting hardware, and physical infrastructure required for propulsion, fluids, and mechanical test campaigns.
• Manage site civil infrastructure including concrete pads, foundations, utility runs (water, compressed gases, electrical, drainage), and piping support structures.
• Develop structural and civil engineering designs for test facility modifications, expansions, and ground support equipment installations.
• Conduct structural load analysis and FEA to verify test stand and GSE design adequacy for operational loads, blast overpressure, and environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with test engineers to understand upcoming campaign requirements and proactively address infrastructure readiness gaps.
• Establish and execute preventive maintenance programs for test site infrastructure, utilities, and structural systems to ensure zero unplanned downtime.
• Interface with local authorities, permitting agencies, and contractors on site construction permits, building code compliance, and environmental permits.
• Develop site capacity plans that identify when infrastructure upgrades are required to support test tempo, new test capabilities, or hardware scaling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Relevant experience in facilities engineering, civil engineering, or structural engineering for aerospace, industrial, or test infrastructure in line with engineering level.
• Hands-on experience designing and building structural systems, test stands, or industrial infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis, concrete design, steel fabrication, and construction practices.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies on construction projects and site permits.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID diagrams.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent infrastructure projects.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Master's degree in civil, structural, or mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in civil or structural engineering.
• Experience with test facility design, aerospace ground support equipment, or launch pad infrastructure.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (ANSYS, Abaqus, SAP2000, RISA) and CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Familiarity with propellant handling infrastructure, high-pressure gas systems, and hazardous material storage regulations.
• Experience with blast-resistant design, seismic design, or high-energy test infrastructure.
• Knowledge of building codes (IBC), concrete standards (ACI 318), and steel design standards (AISC 360).
• Experience working at remote test sites or launch facilities.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.