Test Engineer

Equiliem - Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Palmdale, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Test Engineer position in Palmdale, CA involves supporting the stand-up of a complex program by identifying operational testing needs and executing strategic planning initiatives to create a safe and efficient shop floor testing environment. The role requires collaboration with various engineering disciplines and production operations to troubleshoot vehicle test issues and implement process improvements.

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.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Create shop aid tooling and analyze shop floor performance.
• Support the quality organization in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for process-related defects.

Requirements

• Testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems such as fuel systems, pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Acting as Test Conductor/Director for air vehicle testing.
• Authoring air vehicle system test procedures and plans.
• Identification and operation of specialized test equipment.
• Wire harness and interconnect installation/integration.
• Aircraft sub-systems assembly and integration.
• Work instruction authoring and work planning.
• Hands-on production floor support with direct ownership of specific operations.
• Hands-on experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as hydraulic mules and power carts.
• Knowledge of common airworthiness, quality, and manufacturing requirements for air vehicle validation.
• Ability to develop testing setups with little direction.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and knowledge of typical Flight Line operations and ground support activities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Development/prototype/first article program support.
• Jet engine integration and service familiarity.
• Ability to determine required regression testing during air vehicle rework or maintenance.
• Conducting safety briefs/huddles prior to testing for team safety and efficiency.
• Understanding aircraft system operation to an IPT level for all air vehicle systems.
• Experience testing prototype air vehicles.
• Strong knowledge of all phases of manufacturing.
• Previous role as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Experience with 3DX and Catia V5 software.
• STEM type degree.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Inclusive work environment
• Support for employee accommodations