Junior Propulsion Component Test Engineer

About the Role

Amca is building America’s new industrial base, rapidly developing and manufacturing critical components and subsystems for aviation and military systems. This entry-level role supports the verification and qualification testing of Amca's propulsion control hardware, helping to set up test rigs, run tests, and reduce data on hydraulic and pneumatic hardware. You will work under the direction of senior test engineers to build a strong foundation in hardware test and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Test Support
  • Assist in building test rigs, fixtures, and fluid loops under senior direction.
  • Set up instrumentation and data acquisition and verify measurement channels.
  • Follow test procedures and help refine them based on setup experience.
• Test Execution
  • Run flow, pressure, leakage, and endurance tests under supervision.
  • Support qualification and environmental testing against defined requirements.
  • Follow test safety practices for high-pressure and hazardous-fluid operations.
• Data and Development
  • Reduce and plot test data and help identify trends and anomalies.
  • Draft sections of test reports and maintain test records.
  • Build test and measurement fundamentals through mentorship and hands-on work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition concepts.
• Working knowledge of propulsion or mechanical systems fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, safety-minded approach to lab work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in instrumentation, controls, or fluid mechanics.
• Exposure to LabVIEW or comparable data acquisition tools.
• Internship or lab experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware.
• Familiarity with test procedures and engineering documentation.

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 USD

This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR, including U.S. citizens, permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), or protected persons under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).