Development Test Engineer - Air Dominance & Strike
Core
Execute structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles, and launch systems to ensure safety and optimize product performance.
Role type
Senior IC development test engineer (aerospace/defense)
Builds
Air vehicle systems, missiles, and launch systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Structural testing, performance testing, environmental testing, test campaign planning, data analysis, equipment design/fabrication, data acquisition systems operation, thermal chamber operation, electrodynamics shaker operation, fluid power systems operation
Preferred skills
Hazardous/pressurized systems knowledge (cryogenics, hydraulics, jet fuels), instrumentation and control components familiarity, industry-standard test guidance familiarity (MIL-STD-810, RCC-319), coding proficiency (Python, Matlab), 3D modeling software and PLM experience, electronic component integration, machining, sheet metal, 3D printing
Technologies
Python, Matlab, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Execute structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles and launch systems; Lead test campaigns including test planning, test setup design, test execution, data analysis, and equipment design/fabrication; Generate work instructions to direct and instruct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment; Operate data acquisition and control systems, as well as thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC