Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans validating mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability.
• Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems involving hydraulic actuation, mechanical linkages, and sensor instrumentation.
• Integrate and calibrate sensors such as load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, and accelerometers.
• Create and maintain Python scripts for test automation, signal processing, and result visualization.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behavior, and generate technical reports with design feedback.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, systems, and electrical engineering teams to define test requirements and execute test campaigns.
• Lead CAD design of custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components with attention to manufacturability and safety.
• Perform finite element analysis to simulate mechanical performance, validate design assumptions, and correlate analytical results with test data.
• Design, fabricate, and test metallic and composite mechanical components, considering anisotropy, delamination risk, and layup configuration.
• Support laboratory safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement of test capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical testing or product development environments.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems and their control and measurement.
• Experience selecting, integrating, and calibrating sensors in test environments.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, test automation, and data analysis.
• Advanced Siemens NX CAD skills, including design of test hardware and prototypes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to obtain an S//SAR-level security clearance desired.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with the MTS or Moog Aerospace software suite.
• Subject-matter expertise in aerospace structures and dynamics test environments.