Environmental Simulation Test Engineer III

Retlif Incorporated; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Retlif Testing Laboratories in Ronkonkoma, NY is hiring an Environmental Simulation Test Engineer III to lead testing programs and mentor technical staff in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

You will develop program-specific test procedures, supervise test activities, and collaborate closely with customers to ensure compliant results and high-quality documentation. The role offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training required.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical engineering experience in Environmental Simulation Testing.
• Experience preparing test procedures for internal and external use.
• Experience in job costing and quotations.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 and RTCA/DO-160 standards.
• Hands-on experience in vibration/shock testing; knowledge of temperature, humidity, sand and dust testing.
• Excellent computer skills; ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds; ability to work independently.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor technical staff; serve as technical interface with customers.
• Develop program-specific test procedures with customers.
• Participate in pre-test engineering reviews and sample preparation.
• Set up, execute tests, and document results.
• Interact with customers and support sales for quotations.
• Assist engineering in developing new service offerings.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Mentoring

Lifting 50 lb

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent training

Tools

MIL-STD-810

RTCA/DO-160

Job description

Retlif Testing Laboratories is looking to hire a full-time Environmental Simulation Test Engineer III to join our Ronkonkoma, New York Environmental Simulation Testing Laboratory. Do you have a background in mechanical engineering and want a career, not just a job? This position earns competitive pay, $90,000-$120,000 based on experience. We also offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a matching 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and a tuition reimbursement program.

ABOUT RETLIF TESTING LABORATORIES

An industry leader for 45 years, we are an independent testing laboratory that provides compliance testing and engineering services to customers in such industries as aerospace, rail, maritime, military, defense, and medical. Retlif provides electromagnetic compatibility, radio approval, product safety, and environmental simulation testing to national and international standards. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service. We have a loyal and long-standing customer base that appreciates our commitment to the highest quality in testing and engineering services. Our mission is to fully address the testing and compliance needs of our clients.

As a team member at one of the USA's leading independent testing laboratories, you can expect excellent personal growth opportunities, a professional atmosphere, and comprehensive employee benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer that values each member of our team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TEST ENGINEER

As an Environmental Simulation Test Engineer III, you play a critical leadership role as a member of our team. You oversee and mentor other technical staff members who are the technical interface with our customers, serving as a technical resource during the performance of contracted testing as well as during our initial sales efforts. You work closely with the customer to develop program specific test procedures. You are involved with the pre-test engineering reviews, test sample preparation, setup, execution of the tests, and the documentation of test results. You regularly interact directly with customers. In order to apply appropriate test standards and provide time and cost/quotations, you provide support to the sales team. You also get to support Engineering in the development of new service offerings. You get great satisfaction from helping our clients succeed by fully addressing their compliance needs!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL SIMULATION TEST ENGINEER III

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field OR equivalent training
• Required: Minimum of 4 years of industry work experience in the mechanical engineering field of Environmental Simulation Testing.
• Prior experience with technical preparation of assigned test procedures for both internal and external use.
• Prior experience in job costing and generation of quotations.
• Familiarity with the following test standards preferred: MIL-STD – 810, RTCA/DO 160
• Desired hands-on working experience in vibration and shock testing as well as knowledge of temperature, humidity, sand, and dust testing.
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, bend, lift, and twist.
• Position requires obtaining a hearing test.
• Ability to use Air Purified Respirators (APS) or Powered Air Purified Respirators (PAR) is a prerequisite for any testing that requires respiratory protection.
• Background that would permit the U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) to issue a Secret Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship

Are you organized and attentive to detail? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks in order to meet strict deadlines? Do you have strong communication skills, both written and verbal? Can you work well independently? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, you might just be perfect for this Test Engineer position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time Test Engineer job is Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Additional hours may be necessary at times, depending on customer needs.