Test Engineer

About the role

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Test Engineer. The role involves designing, developing, and executing test solutions to verify product performance, improve manufacturing processes, and deliver high-quality results for customers. The position requires working closely with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to ensure aerospace products meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute product testing from setup through data analysis and final reporting.
• Design, develop, and implement testing methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Integrate products with test tooling, instrumentation, software, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, tooling, harnesses, and test systems to resolve technical issues.
• Collect, analyze, and document test data while supporting product verification activities.
• Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and engineering reports.
• Present test results during internal engineering reviews and customer meetings.
• Leverage automation and continuous improvement tools to increase testing efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support product development and production goals.
• Support multiple work shifts and occasional travel between Oxnard and Goleta, CA, and customer locations (approximately 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of test engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience troubleshooting test equipment, tooling, and test harnesses.
• Experience with test automation or lean manufacturing/testing methodologies.
• Technical writing experience, including developing test procedures and documentation.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% and support multiple shifts as business needs require.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of test engineering experience.
• Experience with LabVIEW or other test automation software.
• Experience testing electronic components such as motors, actuators, position sensors, and load transducers.
• Aerospace or aeronautical industry experience.
• Experience using Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
• Paid sick leave and holiday pay where applicable.

Pay

$103.59 per hour

Schedule

Must be able to support working multiple shifts

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan.
• Paid sick leave and holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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