Staff Development Engineer
Core
Design, build, and commission large-scale physical test equipment (thermal chambers, static-fire stands, environmental chambers) to MIL-STD-810H standards for defense and aerospace product validation.
Role type
Staff Development Engineer (Mechanical)
Builds
Custom test infrastructure and electromechanical systems for Test & Evaluation (T&E)
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace testing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (SolidWorks/NX), fabrication (welding, machining, laser cutting), hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLC controls, LabVIEW/NI DAQ, team leadership, process standardization
Preferred skills
Large-scale environmental test equipment, static-fire stands, pressure-vessel design, structural analysis/FEA, servo-hydraulic control, HMI/SCADA, defense/aerospace test programs
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, LabVIEW, NI DAQ, PLC, CNC, 3D printing
Responsibilities
Lead development of test capabilities from concept to commissioning; own mechanical design and fabrication drawings; perform hands-on assembly and welding; lead and mentor a team of 2–5 engineers/technicians; establish engineering processes and design reviews; integrate controls and instrumentation; drive build-vs-buy assessments; ensure safety culture and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on technical leadership with team management