Senior Development Test Engineer - Drones
Core
Design and execute hardware testing campaigns for drones, missiles, and spaceflight hardware, including structural, dynamic, and environmental tests.
Role type
Senior Development Test Engineer (Hardware)
Builds
Drones, missiles, and spaceflight hardware systems
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace hardware testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware testing, test campaign management, hardware automation, software-hardware integration, root cause analysis, test readiness reviews, data acquisition systems operation, thermal chamber operation, electrodynamics shaker operation, fluid power systems operation, 3D modeling, PLM usage, electronic component integration, machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing
Preferred skills
Hazardous/pressurized systems knowledge, instrumentation familiarity, industry-standard test guidance knowledge, coding proficiency, mechanical design integration
Technologies
Python, Matlab, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Execute structural, dynamic, and environmental testing on drones, missiles, and spaceflight hardware; Plan, develop, and execute hardware test campaigns; Mentor junior test engineers; Coordinate with responsible engineers to define test objectives and acceptance criteria; Establish and lead Test Readiness Reviews; Communicate test status, risks, and results to program leadership; Lead test campaigns including plan creation, system activation, and data review; Generate work instructions for technicians; Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition, control systems, wiring, instrumentation, thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems; Automate repetitive test operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
