Test Engineer (Mid-Senior) Verified today
About the role
Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Engineer at our Moses Lake Test Site, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to design and build test stands rapidly, as well as operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems and electrical systems. You will test rocket components, engines, and full stage vehicles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities
- Design and build fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Manage project schedules
- Write test procedures
- Perform hazard analysis
- Perform test data analysis
- Safely operate high pressure and cryogenic systems
- Perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks)
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Experience creating P&IDs
- Experience with integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
- Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
- Willing to work outdoors for long periods
- Comfortable navigating a large, spread-out test site via personal vehicle or on foot
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for high quality work, positive and humble attitude, willing to take ownership of tasks
Preferred qualifications
- Experience designing fluid systems from scratch
- Experience writing and operating test procedures
Compensation and benefits
Compensation: Level 2 range $109,725-$148,470 or Level 3 range $129,150-$193,620, based on experience and skill level.
- Equity in the form of stock options for all regular full-time employees
- Comprehensive benefits including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks paid time off
- 10 paid holidays including end-of-year closure
- Paid family and parental leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
- Dog friendly offices
ITAR and work authorization
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background and reference checks and proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.