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Senior/Staff Test Engineer - Structures and Mechanisms
Ascendarc
BeavertonOn-site10mo ago
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Staff
About the role
- Design, build, and integrate test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware to effectively test spacecraft structures and mechanisms.
- Assist responsible engineers in design and/or concepting of functional, environmental, and qualification tests, including thermal, vibration, shock, deployment, and pressure testing.
- Support test readiness reviews, drive testing schedules, and ensure safe test operations
- Develop responsive testing infrastructure, generate roadmap for executing spacecraft qualification, define resource and infrastructure needs to achieve company milestones
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience designing and building test fixtures, tooling, and support hardware for aerospace or high-reliability systems
- Hands-on experience with test execution and familiarity with environmental and structural testing (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.)
- Strong ability to gather and interpret test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to develop practical tooling and fixture solutions
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX, SolidWorks) and mechanical analysis tools
- Data acquisition and management experience
- Hands-on mindset with experience in rapid prototyping, fabrication, and iterative build-test cycles
- Thrive in a cradle-to-grave design environment and take ownership from concept through launch.
- Bring energy, curiosity, and a responsible engineering mindset.
- Want to work alongside other exceptional people in an environment where great ideas rise to the top.
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