Aerospace Mechanical Engineer: SolidWorks & Test Fixtures

Vaco by Highspring; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Dallas with solid SolidWorks experience to support aircraft environmental testing, fixtures, and documentation.

You will design test fixtures, assist with setup and troubleshooting of tests, and develop clear procedures and reports. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams and maintenance of technical documentation throughout testing.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical testing, test fixtures, or engineering test environments.
• Ability to develop and document test procedures and test reports.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for aircraft environmental testing activities.
• Design and develop test fixtures and associated mechanical hardware required for environmental testing.
• Support the setup, execution, and troubleshooting of aircraft and component-level tests.
• Develop clear and detailed test procedures based on engineering requirements and test objectives.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports documenting test setup, methodology, results, observations, and conclusions.
• Collaborate with engineering and testing teams to identify and resolve mechanical or test-related issues.
• Review test requirements and ensure fixtures and test setups meet applicable engineering specifications.
• Assist with modifications and improvements to test fixtures and procedures as testing progresses.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout the testing process.
• Support other mechanical engineering activities related to aircraft testing and development as needed.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Test fixtures

Engineering documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Dallas with solid SolidWorks experience to support aircraft environmental testing, fixtures, and documentation.

You will design test fixtures, assist with setup and troubleshooting of tests, and develop clear procedures and reports. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams and maintenance of technical documentation throughout testing.