Test Engineer NEW

$187,200 - $187,200/Yr

SRG Government Services - Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Palmdale, CA

About the position

The Test Engineer position at SRG Government Services involves supporting the testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems in a government/defense environment. The role requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in testing and validation processes, and offers the potential for long-term employment. The engineer will work closely with various engineering teams to ensure a safe and efficient testing environment while also authoring test procedures and plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the stand-up of a complex program.
• Identify operational testing needs and execute strategic planning initiatives for creating a safe and efficient shop floor testing environment.
• Work in parallel with design engineering, quality engineering, manufacturing engineering, environmental safety & health, and production operations.
• Create manufacturing test engineering statement of work contractual requirements.
• Interface with shop floor management and personnel to troubleshoot and resolve vehicle test issues and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Create shop aid tooling, analyze shop floor performance, and support the quality organization in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process-related defects.

Requirements

• BS Degree required, STEM field preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in testing and troubleshooting aircraft sub-systems.
• Experience acting as Test Conductor/Director for air vehicle testing.
• Ability to author air vehicle system test procedures and plans.
• Experience with identification and operation of specialized test equipment.
• Hands-on experience with wire harness and interconnect installation/integration.
• Experience in aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration.
• Ability to author work instructions and work planning.
• Hands-on production floor support experience.
• Experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as hydraulic mules, power carts, cooling air carts, etc.
• Knowledge of common airworthiness, quality, and manufacturing requirements for air vehicle validation.
• Ability to develop testing setups with little direction or information.

Benefits

• Long-term contract with potential for permanent employment
• Competitive salary range of $90 - $110/hr.