Mechanical Engineer VI - Test
Core
Lead large-scale, high-risk test programs for solid rocket motors and propulsion systems, overseeing test assembly, data acquisition, and statistical analysis to validate performance and safety.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (test & validation)
Builds
Verified propulsion systems and test data for defense and space missions
Domain
Defense, national security, space technology, solid rocket propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
test program design, data acquisition, statistical analysis, signal processing, CAD drafting, requirements analysis, risk management, CFD simulation, structural analysis, thermal analysis, avionics basics, propellant chemistry, combustion principles, grain geometry, internal ballistics, solid propellant manufacturing, control systems design, requirements elicitation, contract management, vendor evaluation
Preferred skills
rocket motor design and testing experience, MS in mechanical/aerospace engineering
Technologies
CAD tools, CFD software, structural analysis software, thermal analysis software, circuit board design tools, software design environments
Responsibilities
Design and oversee complex testing programs; provide guidance on test planning best practices; develop test planning frameworks; conduct requirements elicitation and document requirements; set up and run structural and thermal analysis models; interpret simulation results; manage vendor evaluations and contract practices; lead small teams; perform dynamic analysis tasks; identify manufacturing and assembly issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC