Mechanical Test Engineer

ReLogic Research; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ReLogic Research in Huntsville, AL is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer to assemble test articles, install instrumentation, and run mechanical and thermal tests in lab or government facilities.

You will work with Instron/MTS equipment, read engineering drawings, contribute to data analysis, and support calibration and on-site test activities with travel ~20%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a test, laboratory, or mechanical assembly environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hardware in a lab or test facility setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Experience installing and working with instrumentation including thermocouples, strain gages, or similar sensors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Support test activities at ReLogic facilities and government test facilities including assembly and preparation of test articles.
• Install and verify instrumentation on test samples including strain gages, thermocouples, heat flux gauges, and other sensors as required
• Execute mechanical and thermal tests on materials and components working from engineer-defined test plans and procedures
• Support configuration and operation of test equipment including Instron load frames and data acquisition systems
• Perform post-test inspections and support data compilation and analysis reporting
• Maintain test equipment including coordination of calibrations, upgrades, and repairs
• Support integration activities and on-site test support at government and contractor facilities
• Work closely with engineers to understand test objectives, interpret results, and identify anomalies

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Instrumentation

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Instron test system

Instron BlueHill software

MTS load frame

Data acquisition systems

Job description

At ReLogic Research, you won’t be just another headcount. We are a tight-knit team of engineers, physicists, and technical professionals solving some of the most complex challenges in national defense and we are looking for a hands‑on Mechanical Test Engineer who thrives in a lab or government test facility environment and takes pride in getting hardware ready to test and data ready to deliver.

As an AS9100D‑certified small business supporting the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Missile Defense Agency, our test capabilities span materials characterization, component evaluation, and support for highly specialized government test facilities. This is a hands‑on role. You will be assembling test articles, installing instrumentation, executing tests, and working directly alongside engineers at some of the most advanced test facilities in the country.

If you are the kind of person who is equally comfortable with a torque wrench and a data acquisition system, ReLogic is where you belong.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support test activities at ReLogic facilities and highly specialized government test facilities including assembly and preparation of test articles
• Install and verify instrumentation on test samples and components including strain gages, thermocouples, heat flux gauges, and other sensors as required
• Execute mechanical and thermal tests on materials and components working from engineer‑defined test plans and procedures
• Support configuration and operation of test equipment including Instron load frames and data acquisition systems
• Perform post‑test inspections and support data compilation and analysis reporting
• Maintain test equipment including coordination of calibrations, upgrades, and repairs
• Support integration activities and on‑site test support at government and contractor facilities
• Work closely with engineers to understand test objectives, interpret results, and identify anomalies

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a test, laboratory, or mechanical assembly environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hardware in a lab or test facility setting
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test procedures
• Experience installing and working with instrumentation including thermocouples, strain gages, or similar sensors
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline
• Experience operating universal test machines such as Instron, MTS, or equivalent load frames
• Experience with Instron BlueHill Universal software or similar data acquisition systems
• Experience conducting tension, compression, flexural, or custom mechanical tests on materials and components
• Experience with composite materials including layup, cure, fabrication, and testing
• Experience with ASTM standard test methods and custom test setups
• Experience supporting thermal protection system qualification testing for hypersonic or high‑speed missile applications including arc jet, radiant heating, or high heat flux test environments
• Experience working at government test facilities such as AEDC, AFRL, or NASA test centers
• Familiarity with AS9100D quality management requirements and test documentation standards

This is a full‑time salaried position with highly competitive compensation based on experience and skills, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Approximately 20% travel is expected.