Structural Test & Validation Engineer

TUSAS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TUSAS Malaysia, located in Cyberjaya, is seeking a Structural Test & Validation Engineer to lead full-scale testing from planning to final report. You will perform static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing on aircraft structures, operate test rigs, and analyze data using DAQ systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in aerospace/ mechanical engineering and at least 5 years in aerospace structural testing, with hands-on experience in DAQ, strain gauges, LVDTs, DIC, and NDI/NDT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 5 years in aerospace structural testing.
• Hands-on experience with structural test rigs, load application methods, instrumentation and data acquisition systems (DAQ).
• Knowledge of aircraft structural behaviour, loads, stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with strain gauges, LVDTs and structural test data processing.
• Familiarity with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods.
• Detail-oriented in test planning and reporting.
• Able to troubleshoot test setups and instrumentation issues.
• Willing to take a full-time overseas assignment of about 3 to 6 months, possibly extended.
• Immediate availability or short notice period preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate structural tests from preparation through execution to final report closure
• Conduct static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing of aircraft structures
• Operate and troubleshoot structural test rigs, load application methods, and instrumentation systems
• Perform data acquisition and analysis using DAQ systems
• Apply strain gauges, LVDTs and other instrumentation for structural testing
• Execute Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods
• Perform test-to-analysis correlation and validation of FEA models
• Collaborate with Design, Stress Analysis, Manufacturing and external test facilities

Skills

Structural testing

Static testing

Fatigue testing

Damage tolerance

DAW/DAQ systems

Strain gauges

LVDTs

DIC

NDI/NDT methods

FEA

Test rig troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/Mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

Put aircraft structures to the test. Join us as a Structural Test & Validation Engineer, leading full-scale testing, proving real designs and building a truly rewarding career in aerospace today.

Structural Test & Validation Engineer role in aerospace and defence, requiring hands-on expertise in static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing of aircraft structures from sub-component to full-scale level.

Key responsibilities

Plan and coordinate structural tests from preparation through execution to final report closure

Conduct static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing of aircraft structures

Operate and troubleshoot structural test rigs, load application methods, and instrumentation systems

Perform data acquisition and analysis using DAQ systems

Apply strain gauges, LVDTs and other instrumentation for structural testing

Execute Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods

Perform test-to-analysis correlation and validation of FEA models

Collaborate with Design, Stress Analysis, Manufacturing and external test facilities

About you

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline

At least 5 years in aerospace structural testing

Hands-on experience with structural test rigs, load application methods, instrumentation and data acquisition systems (DAQ)

Knowledge of aircraft structural behaviour, loads, stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Experience with strain gauges, LVDTs and structural test data processing

Familiarity with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods

Detail-oriented in test planning and reporting

Able to troubleshoot test setups and instrumentation issues

Willing to take a full-time overseas assignment of about 3 to 6 months, possibly extended

Immediate availability or short notice period preferred

TUSAS Malaysia, a.k.a. Turkish Aerospace Malaysia, located in Cyberjaya, is an offshore Engineering Design Center and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. Turkish Aerospace Malaysia plays a critical role in realizing corporate vision of becoming a key global aerospace product company by year 2027.

With the mission of achieving excellence in design and development of high-technology aerospace products for defense and commercial line-ups, we are now aggressively expanding and invite engineering experts like you to be part of our journey and propels the company further.

We offer a comprehensive financial and non-financial compensation/reward packages for our staffs, so you can be rest assured that as you focus your effort and contribute towards our growth, you and your family are well taken care of.

TUSAS Malaysia also offers you a very rewarding, enriching experience and a lifetime job satisfaction, where you can actually see your outputs powering live aircrafts.

TUSAS Malaysia, a.k.a. Turkish Aerospace Malaysia, located in Cyberjaya, is an offshore Engineering Design Center and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. Turkish Aerospace Malaysia plays a critical role in realizing corporate vision of becoming a key global aerospace product company by year 2027.

With the mission of achieving excellence in design and development of high-technology aerospace products for defense and commercial line-ups, we are now aggressively expanding and invite engineering experts like you to be part of our journey and propels the company further.

We offer a comprehensive financial and non-financial compensation/reward packages for our staffs, so you can be rest assured that as you focus your effort and contribute towards our growth, you and your family are well taken care of.

TUSAS Malaysia also offers you a very rewarding, enriching experience and a lifetime job satisfaction, where you can actually see your outputs powering live aircrafts.