Subsystem Test Engineer

What You'll Do

• Own and drive multiple component and sub-assembly tests for the purpose of completing R+D, Qualification and Acceptance across our aircraft and GSE components.
• Work with diverse systems, including structures, mechanisms, propulsion, avionics, electrical power, mechatronics, and batteries.
• Work with design engineers to define test requirements and goals.
• Collaborate directly with design engineers to define precise test requirements and goals.
• Establish and maintain standardized tests and test reports.
• Design and build essential test equipment (structures, fixtures, sensor selection, signal conditioning, data acquisition).
• Procure both COTS and custom test equipment as needed.
• Analyze flight data to drive ground test requirements, and critically, correlate ground test results with real-world flight performance.
• Set up, execute, and meticulously gather data from tests, performing initial analysis, reporting results, and making actionable recommendations.
• Establish and implement best practices for data analysis, including grooming, filtering, statistical analysis, and visualization.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years relevant experience in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical engineering.
• Solid foundational understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering principles.
• Proven experience with data acquisition and signal conditioning.
• Proficiency with essential tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Experience with basic functions of MATLAB, Python, VBA or other engineering programming languages.
• A highly independent work ethic with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Genuine excitement for hands-on work, a willingness to wear multiple hats, and a passion for continuous learning.

Bonus Points If You've

• Participated in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Solar Car, Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, Design Build Fly (DBF), FIRST Robotics, Battlebots, etc.
• OR you have any real world experience building things!