Test Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform functional, environmental, and qualification testing on components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Set up and operate test equipment, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation to evaluate product performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements to ensure proper test execution.
• Collect, record, and analyze test data to determine conformance to specifications and requirements.
• Prepare detailed test reports and maintain accurate documentation of test results and activities.
• Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and product issues to ensure reliable and repeatable results.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to test failures or non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure test requirements align with production and design intent.
• Assist in the development of new test methods, procedures, and fixtures to support product development and production.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with company procedures, safety requirements, and customer standards.
• Perform calibration checks and maintain test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Requirements

• Proficiency in composite layup and fabrication processes, including skins, insulation, and ducting.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and process specifications to ensure parts are built to aerospace requirements.
• Experience with curing and composite processing, such as vacuum bagging, ovens, and autoclave.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 & ISO 9001 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing environments.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in testing, validation, or engineering within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing functional, environmental, or qualification testing is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and production teams.
• Familiarity with aerospace customer specifications and qualification testing requirements is a plus.
• Ability to work in an ITAR-controlled environment may be required depending on program needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Additional skills and qualifications not listed above.

Work Environment

• The work environment involves working with test equipment, data acquisition systems, and various instrumentation in laboratory or production settings.
• This role may require handling of composite materials and working in compliance with aerospace quality standards and ITAR-controlled environments.
• A collaborative atmosphere with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams fosters the alignment of test requirements with production and design intent.

Job Type & Location

• This is a Contract position based out of Simi Valley, CA.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Requirements

• Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
• Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
• If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

• Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.
• We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.
• With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
• We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.