Mechanical Engineer / Test Engineer

Arcfield; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield seeks a hands-on technician to support materials testing, data acquisition, and experimental setup at our facilities. You will prepare test articles, run tests with labs, and calibrate sensors using oscilloscope and CAD tools.

Responsibilities include documenting procedures, designing fixtures, and collaborating with customers and vendors to develop test solutions. Willingness to travel and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with measurement tools (micrometers, height gauges, calipers).
• Willing to travel to support testing.
• Driven to improve laboratory processes and testing methods.
• Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with CAD and the design/fabrication of fixtures and components.
• Experience with data analysis and writing test plans/reports.
• Experience with microscopy, optical/structural/thermal instrumentation.
• Scripting experience with Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in development of test plans for materials testing and prepare test articles.
• Interface with labs for experimental duties and data capture; travel to facilities as needed.
• Operate data acquisition systems and calibrate sensors.
• Develop and document laboratory procedures and assembly instructions.
• Collaborate with customers, team members, and vendors on test solutions.
• Operate and maintain gas gun impact test equipment and calibrate instrumentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Independent work

Self-starter

Hands-on hardware

Machining experience

Communication skills

Fiber optic systems

Education

BS or MS preferred (2-4 years / 0-2 years)

Tools

Python scripting

CAD

Oscilloscopes & data acquisition systems

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Micrometers / calipers / height gauges

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Experimental support: aid in the development of test plans for materials testing, prepare test articles, perform pre and post-test metrology and imagery and compile experiment build documentation.
• Test Execution: interface with national and local laboratories to perform experimental duties, travel to and from test facilities ensuring proper test execution and data acquisition is captured. Aid in the safe transport of instrumentation and experimental hardware to and from home facility
• Instrumentation: operate data acquisition systems, install and calibrate optical and electrical sensors.
• Documentation: develop and document laboratory procedures and experiment assembly instructions.
• Collaboration: work with customers, team members and outside vendors to develop test solutions.
• Operation and maintenance: operate and maintain our gas gun impact test equipment and hardware. Calibrate equipment and instrumentation associated with the gas gun.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficient with measurement tools, micrometers, height gauges and calipers
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to travel to support testing
• Driven to improve laboratory processes and testing methods
• Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems
• Experience with the design and fabrication of mechanical fixtures and components
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with writing test plans and test reports
• Experience with microscopy systems and techniques
• Experience with optical, structural and thermal instrumentation
• Scripting experience with Python
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Manage detailed tasks within customer driven timelines
• Work independently or on a team
• Self-starter
• Hands on hardware oriented
• Machining experience
• Fiber optic systems and instrumentation

Qualifications

• BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2 or HS 8-10
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
• Proficient with measurement tools, micrometers, height gauges and calipers
• Strong attention to detail
• Willing to travel to support testing
• Driven to improve laboratory processes and testing methods
• Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems
• Experience with the design and fabrication of mechanical fixtures and components
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with writing test plans and test reports
• Experience with microscopy systems and techniques
• Experience with optical, structural and thermal instrumentationScripting experience with Python
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Manage detailed tasks within customer driven timelines
• Work independently or on a team
• Self-starter
• Hands on hardware oriented
• Machining experience
• Fiber optic systems and instrumentation

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $67,187.47Max: $117,483.74

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.