Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical Test (R4413)
Core
Design and validate mechanical systems for advanced aircraft by executing test plans, building custom test fixtures, and analyzing performance data.
Role type
Senior Staff Mechanical Test Engineer (Aerospace)
Builds
Custom test fixtures, prototypes, and validation data for next-generation aircraft
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace structures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hydraulic systems, sensor integration and calibration, Python scripting, CAD design (Siemens NX), Finite Element Analysis, composite materials testing
Preferred skills
MIL-STD testing (vibration, shock, thermal, EMI/EMC), aerospace structures and dynamics expertise
Technologies
Siemens NX, Python, hydraulic actuators, load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, accelerometers
Responsibilities
Develop and execute test plans for mechanical performance and structural integrity; Design, build, and operate test fixtures with hydraulic actuation and sensor instrumentation; Integrate and calibrate sensors for accurate data collection; Create Python scripts for automation, signal processing, and visualization; Analyze test data and generate technical reports with design feedback; Lead CAD design of custom test equipment ensuring manufacturability; Perform Finite Element Analysis to simulate and validate mechanical performance; Work with metallic and composite materials considering anisotropy and layup configuration; Support lab safety and equipment maintenance.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence