Mechanical Test Engineer

Socket.dev; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA, a leading engineering company, is hiring a Mechanical Test Engineer for onsite work in Mukilteo, WA. You will lead development and verification testing for complex mechanical and aerospace systems, collaborating with design, manufacturing, systems, and quality teams.

The role requires 4–7 years in aerospace/defense, experience with test instrumentation and data acquisition, and proficiency with SolidWorks and GD&T.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading development testing and supporting qualification or verification testing activities.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test execution methodologies.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, product development processes, and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting program objectives.
• Experience supporting requirements-driven environments with formal verification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of military and commercial engineering specifications preferred.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of development and verification testing for complex mechanical and aerospace systems.
• Designing test approaches, methodologies, and strategies that validate product performance against requirements and program objectives.
• Developing test procedures, test plans, work instructions, and engineering documentation to support product development activities.
• Supporting products throughout the development lifecycle, from early concepts and prototype builds through qualification and production readiness.
• Configuring and utilizing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to capture and analyze test results.
• Collecting, processing, and interpreting test data to support engineering assessments, design improvements, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, systems, and quality teams to ensure successful execution of development programs.
• Generating detailed technical reports and presentations that communicate test methods, results, observations, and recommendations.
• Supporting customer-driven initiatives, technical reviews, and program milestones while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Participating in proposal efforts by providing technical input, test concepts, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Identifying technical issues during testing and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Serving as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Mechanical Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of development and verification testing for complex mechanical and aerospace systems.
• Designing test approaches, methodologies, and strategies that validate product performance against requirements and program objectives.
• Developing test procedures, test plans, work instructions, and engineering documentation to support product development activities.
• Supporting products throughout the development lifecycle, from early concepts and prototype builds through qualification and production readiness.
• Configuring and utilizing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to capture and analyze test results.
• Collecting, processing, and interpreting test data to support engineering assessments, design improvements, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, systems, and quality teams to ensure successful execution of development programs.
• Generating detailed technical reports and presentations that communicate test methods, results, observations, and recommendations.
• Supporting customer-driven initiatives, technical reviews, and program milestones while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Participating in proposal efforts by providing technical input, test concepts, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Identifying technical issues during testing and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Serving as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading development testing and supporting qualification or verification testing activities.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test execution methodologies.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, product development processes, and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting program objectives.
• Experience supporting requirements-driven environments with formal verification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of military and commercial engineering specifications preferred.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Location: Onsite in Mukilteo, WA

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.