Engine Test Engineer

Engineers on this team are expected to develop and modify the required infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and software systems to support these tests. Engineers are expected to be fast on their feet, adaptive and responsive to challenges. They are expected to be in the field, working in hands on and time sensitive applications. Operations Engineers are expected to be self-sufficient, driven and highly motivated engineers up for learning new skills and taking on challenges to excel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrate, instrument and test rocket engines using our world class test stands and test software suite
Optimize and implement improvements in testing, component workflow, data review and automation
Work daily test stand operations
Execute test plans and procedures on console, using voice comm systems and data display and control systems
Work directly with propulsion engineers to develop and release formal Test Plans
Develop test procedures to check out and operate rocket engines, subsystems and individual components
Participate in resolving any issues and non-conformances that arise during operations, and support failure and anomaly investigations, troubleshooting and resolution development
Analyze and review data to ensure that test stand and test article are operating as expected utilizing numerical data analysis tools to interpret test results
Improve test efficiency through automation and equipment improvement upgrades
Diagnose & Rework small to medium problems on stand involving Fluid, Electrical and Mechanical systems
Plan and implement improvements to the test stand and testing process
Develop new and improve automated scripts that support test operations
Develop and execute system validations, activations, upgrades and other tests required to ensure your stand is ready to support testing
Work with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineers to optimize test and launch systems designs and operation
Identify continuous improvement opportunities for performance, reliability, and cost

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BS in Engineering or related engineering discipline
Works well in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals
Exceptional writing and verbal communication skills
Basic understand of bipropellant propulsion systems
Experience with 3D and 2D CAD software
Hand's on experience working with fluid and electrical components such as valves, regulators, pumps, and low voltage systems.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and to be on your feet all day when required
Ability to work on test stands and use standard mechanical and electrical tools
Willingness to travel to support launch operations in California, Virginia, and Beyond. (Max, 20%)

Direct experience with propulsion testing, launch vehicle testing, or launch operations in either a public, commercial, or academic environment
Familiarity with
Instrumentation and instrumentation deployment methods
Data acquisition and control methods, and data analysis tools
Data analysis and processing up to and including custom code development and implementation

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.