Mechanical Test Engineer

INSPYR Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Northridge, CA is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer for a 6-month contract, onsite only, with potential extensions and conversion to full-time. The role pays $80-$90 per hour and requires U.S.

citizenship due to export controls. You will develop test plans and procedures for satellite subassemblies, coordinate environmental tests, support assembly and troubleshooting, and maintain documentation to meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years mechanical engineering/integration experience in aerospace or avionics

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and assembly instructions for satellite subassemblies and mechanical integration.
• Coordinate environmental testing, both in-house and with external test facilities.
• Support mechanical integration, assembly, and troubleshooting of aerospace hardware.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to meet project milestones and improve processes.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Test plan writing

Environmental testing

GSE/MGSE

GD&T

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

PLM/PDM

MRP

QMS

AS9100

Job description

Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Location: Northridge, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 6month contract, long-term/reoccurring extensions & conversion to FTE possible
Compensation: $80/hr - $90/hr
Work Requirements: Export Control Requirement - Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, procedures, and assembly instructions for satellite subassemblies and mechanical integration.
• Coordinate environmental testing, both in-house and with external test facilities.
• Support mechanical integration, assembly, and troubleshooting of aerospace hardware.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to meet project milestones and improve processes.

Core Requirements

• 5+ years mechanical engineering/integration experience in aerospace or avionics
• Proven experience writing test plans, test procedures, and assembly instructions for complex aerospace hardware
• Hands-on familiarity with environmental qualification testing: thermal, vibration, shock
• Experience with GSE/MGSE (Ground Support Equipment / Mechanical GSE) — supporting design, use, or maintenance
• Solid grounding in mechanical assembly fundamentals: GD&T, torque specs, ESD procedures, tooling

Nice-to-Have Skills

• SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or Siemens Xpedition (XP)
• Exposure to PLM/PDM, MRP, QMS, or configuration management tools
• AS9100 familiarity

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About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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