Test Engineer (Falcon)

Responsibilities

• Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flight
• Provide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test stand and hangar operations
• Perform real-time and post-test data review to evaluate the performance of test article and stand systems (fluid, structural, thermal, electrical)
• Document test results and recommend areas for upgrades and improvement
• Create, review, and optimize test processes/procedures to increase testing capability and rate
• Identify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; collaborate with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements
• Serve as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe manner
• Perform other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field
• 1+ years of hands-on testing experience

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field
• 1+ years of hands-on testing experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operations
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelines
• High levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivation
• Knowledge of hazardous systems (high pressure, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)
• High level of familiarity with instrumentation and control (programmable logic control, high speed data acquisition, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves)
• Experience with code-based data analytics (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW) to solve real-world problems
• Demonstrated experience of effective root cause and failure analysis
• Experience writing and optimizing high-risk technical procedures and work instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid pace

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted)
• Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain)
• Hours vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.