Junior Propulsion Component Test Engineer

Amca; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amca, the Advanced Manufacturing Company of America, is seeking aJunior Fluid Test Engineer to support verification and qualification testing of hydraulic and pneumatic hardware. You will help set up test rigs, run tests, collect data, and draft sections of test reports under guidance.

This entry-level role builds a strong foundation in hardware test and measurement. Based in El Segundo, CA, this onsite position trains you in instrumentation and data acquisition while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition concepts.
• Working knowledge of fluid or mechanical systems fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, safety-minded approach to lab work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building test rigs, fixtures, and fluid loops under senior direction.
• Set up instrumentation and data acquisition and verify measurement channels.
• Follow test procedures and help refine them based on setup experience.
• Run flow, pressure, leakage, and endurance tests under supervision.
• Support qualification and environmental testing against defined requirements.
• Follow test safety practices for high-pressure and hazardous-fluid operations.
• Reduce and plot test data and help identify trends and anomalies.
• Draft sections of test reports and maintain test records.

Skills

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Fluid/mechanical systems

Attention to detail

Safety-minded lab work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Test instrumentation equipment

Job description

Amca is building America’s new industrial base. Since the 1990s, our ability to build new aviation and military systems and maintain the ones we already have has eroded. Today, the gap between what the nation needs to produce and what it is capable of producing is the largest it has been in generations.

To help close that gap, Amca rapidly develops and manufactures new critical components and subsystems required to build and sustain the planes, military vehicles, and core infrastructure America needs. Today, we operate seven factories nationwide, including our advanced prototyping and testing headquarters in El Segundo, and deliver avionics, hydraulic, and electrical components for platforms such as the F-35, F-16, F/A-18, 737MAX, 787, A320neo, A321, Mk-48, and M1 Abrams.

Overview

The Junior Fluid Test Engineer supports the verification and qualification testing of Amca's fluid control hardware under the direction of senior test engineers. You will help set up test rigs, run tests, and reduce data on hydraulic and pneumatic hardware. This is an entry-level role for an engineer who wants to build a strong foundation in hardware test and measurement.

Responsibilities

Test Support

• Assist in building test rigs, fixtures, and fluid loops under senior direction.
• Set up instrumentation and data acquisition and verify measurement channels.
• Follow test procedures and help refine them based on setup experience.

Test Execution

• Run flow, pressure, leakage, and endurance tests under supervision.
• Support qualification and environmental testing against defined requirements.
• Follow test safety practices for high-pressure and hazardous-fluid operations.

Data and Development

• Reduce and plot test data and help identify trends and anomalies.
• Draft sections of test reports and maintain test records.
• Build test and measurement fundamentals through mentorship and hands‑on work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co‑ops.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition concepts.
• Working knowledge of fluid or mechanical systems fundamentals.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, safety‑minded approach to lab work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience in instrumentation, controls, or fluid mechanics.
• Exposure to LabVIEW or comparable data acquisition tools.
• Internship or lab experience in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability hardware.
• Familiarity with test procedures and engineering documentation.

Annual Salary Range

$100,000 - $130,000 USD

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

This job is 5 days a week onsite in El Segundo, CA. Please confirm that you are willing and able to be onsite 5 days a week.