Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R5475)
Core
Design, build, and operate test fixtures and systems to validate mechanical performance, structural integrity, and environmental durability for next-generation aircraft.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Test Engineer (Aerospace Structures)
Builds
Custom test equipment, prototypes, fixtures, and components for aircraft hardware
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hydraulic systems expertise, Sensor integration and calibration, Python scripting, CAD design (Siemens NX), Finite Element Analysis, Materials testing (metallic/composite)
Preferred skills
MTS or Moog Aerospace software suite experience, Aerospace structures and dynamics subject matter expertise
Technologies
Siemens NX, Python, MTS, Moog Aerospace
Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans for mechanical performance and structural integrity; Design and operate test fixtures with hydraulic actuation and mechanical linkages; Integrate and calibrate sensors (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers); Create Python scripts for automation, signal processing, and result visualization; Analyze test data, troubleshoot system behaviors, and generate technical reports; Lead CAD design of custom test equipment ensuring manufacturability; Perform Finite Element Analysis to simulate mechanical performance and correlate with test data; Work with metallic/composite materials considering anisotropy and layup configuration.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence