Test Engineer IV/V

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex propulsion test campaigns including development testing, qualification testing, and customer test programs.
• Serve as the responsible engineer for propulsion test campaigns, coordinating test operations, safety, instrumentation, and program teams.
• Define test strategies, test objectives, and verification approaches for propulsion hardware development.
• Lead configuration of test stands, fluid systems, and instrumentation required to support test campaigns.
• Direct real-time test operations including anomaly resolution, troubleshooting, and operational decision-making.
• Perform detailed analysis of propulsion test data and provide recommendations to propulsion design teams.
• Develop and maintain advanced test procedures, facility operating procedures, and safety protocols.
• Support design and upgrade of propulsion test infrastructure including propellant systems, pressurization systems, and ground support equipment.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior test engineers and technicians.
• Interface with internal program teams and external customers regarding test plans, test execution, and test results.
• Drive continuous improvement of test operations, facility capability, and test efficiency.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis following anomalous test events.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols including operation in hazardous environments requiring PPE and SCBA.
• Perform other test-related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in propulsion or hardware testing.
• Demonstrated experience leading propulsion test campaigns or major hardware test programs.
• Strong knowledge of propulsion test stand architecture including fluid systems, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Experience with test data acquisition systems and analysis tools (NI, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for high-pressure fluid systems and propulsion hardware.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills when coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to work extended shifts.

Qualifications

• Senior test engineer responsible for leading propulsion test campaigns and mentoring junior engineers.
• Typically 7+ years of relevant propulsion or hardware test experience.

Benefits

The expected salary range for this role is $117,000-$176,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

The expected salary range for this role is $142,000-$212,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and internal equity, and is typically made within the midrange, rather than the upper end.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.