Aerospace Test Engineer - System / Structural - The Structures Company
Tustin, CA 92780
About the Job
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Aerospace Test Engineer - System / Structural
LOCATION: Tustin, CA
PAY RATE: Up to $90.00 per hour
***MUST BE US PERSONS***
Join us for an exciting opportunity to create history!
We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world. The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a US person as noted in the Job description?
Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?
Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?
Details:
Contract: Ongoing
This is a Remote or Onsite role out of Tustin, CA for 1st shift
Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna
Potential for bonuses
As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!
1,000’s of openings nationwide
Summary:
Design tests plans and equipment for validation of complex mechanical or avionics or structural components and systems.
Conceives simple/elegant solutions to task challenges.
Author or assists with authoring of technical documents.
Write test plans and procedures to define and support execution of tests.
Interface with internal customers on integrated program teams to establish and verify specific test requirements.
Coordinates, prepares, and organizes materials for team meetings and reviews.
Work with support teams and vendors to procure, manufacture and assemble test articles and test stand hardware and equipment.
Collaborates with the supply chain team to identify and bid outside contracts for suppliers/equipment providers.
Participate in the test engineering review, approval, and release process.
Ensures durability, reliability, and safety of assigned scope.
Identifies and resolves conflicting design requirements.
Coordinate with other disciplines.
Looking for structural test experience on aircrafts.
Have you held a “test engineer” title in aerospace for a number of years? We are not looking for software test or data or QA engineers.
Have you worked with strain gauges and thermocouples.
Do you know how to begin the design of a wing structural test?
Do you know the tests needed to perform to qualify a mechanical component for flight?
Have you set up test labs etc.?
Required Skills:
8+ years engineering experience
Must have Test experience in systems components and/or airframe/structural testing
Must show experience in test requirements/plan/report technical writing
Must have experience with data gathering (instrumentation)
A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in systems or structures testing or design.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline from an ABET, or equivalent, accredited institution.
CAD Modelling Experience – 3DX or CATIA v5 Required.
Structural or Systems testing background.
Fixture Design and Analysis.
Vibration fixture modal analysis desired.
Familiarity with composites and metallic primary structures.
Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with DO-160 environmental test standards for mechanical systems.
Experience with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA are highly desired.
Certified LabVIEW associate developer or higher certification desired.
Experience using PXI, cDAQ NI Hardware desired.
Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)
*ITAR Definition
Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.
We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.
We have a national medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare, and we also have a robust 401K offering. In addition, there is potential for bonuses, sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify.
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft
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