Aerospace Test Engineer — Flight-Ready Validation

Actalent; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Simi Valley, CA, is seeking an Aerospace Test Engineer to develop, execute, and document test procedures for flight-critical components and assemblies. You will perform functional, environmental, and qualification testing and analyze data to ensure conformance with specifications and standards.

The role involves setting up test equipment, interpreting drawings, and contributing to root cause analysis with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years of experience in testing, validation, or engineering within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 & ISO 9001 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Experience with test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• ITAR environment familiarity may be required depending on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Perform functional, environmental, and qualification testing on components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Set up and operate test equipment, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation to evaluate product performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test requirements to ensure proper test execution.
• Collect, record, and analyze test data to determine conformance to specifications and requirements.
• Prepare detailed test reports and maintain accurate documentation of test results and activities.
• Troubleshoot test setups, equipment, and product issues to ensure reliable and repeatable results.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to test failures or non-conformances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to ensure test requirements align with production and design intent.
• Assist in development of new test methods, procedures, and fixtures to support product development and production.
• Ensure all testing activities comply with company procedures, safety requirements, and customer standards.
• Perform calibration checks and maintain test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Test procedures

Blueprint interpretation

Autoclave processing

GD&T ANSI Y14.5

Engineering drawings reading

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Data acquisition systems

Excel

Word

Job description

Actalent in Simi Valley, CA, is seeking an Aerospace Test Engineer to develop, execute, and document test procedures for flight-critical components and assemblies. You will perform functional, environmental, and qualification testing and analyze data to ensure conformance with specifications and standards.

The role involves setting up test equipment, interpreting drawings, and contributing to root cause analysis with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.