***Mechanical Design Engineer || 100% Remote***

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer to support aircraft environmental testing remotely. The role focuses on designing fixtures and mechanical hardware, setting up tests, and documenting procedures and results.

Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background with experience in aerospace testing, fixtures, and technical documentation, plus strong analytical and communication skills. Remote work offers flexibility across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and documenting mechanical test fixtures and procedures.
• Proficient in documenting test results and engineering reports.
• Familiarity with aerospace or environmental testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for aircraft environmental testing activities.
• Design and develop test fixtures and mechanical hardware for environmental testing.
• Set up, execute, and troubleshoot aircraft and component tests.
• Develop detailed test procedures based on requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports documenting setup, results, and conclusions.
• Collaborate to identify and resolve mechanical or test-related issues.
• Review requirements to ensure fixtures meet specifications.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation throughout testing.
• Support related mechanical engineering tasks in aircraft testing and development.

Skills

Mechanical testing

Test fixtures

Engineering documentation

CAD software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

CAD software

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical engineering background with experience supporting testing, aerospace/aircraft systems, fixtures, and technical documentation.

***Mechanical Test Engineer***

***100% Remote***

Key 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.

Required 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.
• Experience working with CAD/design tools for developing mechanical fixtures is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with aircraft or aerospace testing.
• Experience with environmental testing of aircraft, aerospace components, or other complex mechanical systems.
• Experience designing, fabricating, or modifying test fixtures.
• Familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and testing practices.
• Experience supporting hands-on test activities in a laboratory, manufacturing, or engineering environment.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).