Aerospace Test Engineer — Qualify Systems & Materials

LTA Research; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching up to 6%

Monthly wellness stipend

Yearly education stipend

Job summary

LTA Research is seeking a Materials/Test Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to lead the testing and qualification of aerospace materials. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering with over 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include selecting systems and writing test plans while collaborating with design engineers.

The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 annually and includes excellent benefits such as medical insurance, relocation assistance, and a generous PTO policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering plus 4+ years of experience in aerospace/aviation.
• Proven experience with sensor or material selection for aerospace materials/structures.
• Experience with industry standard test methods, e.g., ASTM, FAA, SAE, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Select, test, and qualify systems and materials.
• Work with Design Engineers to identify failure modes.
• Write and review test plans and specifications.

Skills

Materials selection

Testing methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Statistical Process Control

Job description

LTA Research is seeking a Materials/Test Engineer in Sunnyvale, California, to lead the testing and qualification of aerospace materials. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering with over 4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include selecting systems and writing test plans while collaborating with design engineers.

The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $150,000 annually and includes excellent benefits such as medical insurance, relocation assistance, and a generous PTO policy.