Propulsion Test Architect - Flight-Critical Engine Testing

Divergent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 148,430 - 204,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Health benefits (HMO/PPO)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Learning & development reimbursement

Job summary

Divergent is seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class propulsion test infrastructure. You will own end-to-end capability from concept to first-fire, including mechanics, fluids, instrumentation, and control systems for engine testing.

Based onsite in a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with EH&S, Performance Engineering, and external partners to deliver safe, repeatable, data-rich campaigns and continuously improve test capability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, and operating propulsion or mechanical test systems.
• Strong collaboration with technical teams before and during test events.
• Expertise in high-pressure fluid systems, instrumentation, and high-fidelity data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully operational propulsion test stands from concept through commissioning.
• Design structural hardware and high‑pressure fluid systems for test stands.
• Coordinate test readiness reviews including safety and instrumentation.
• Architect and integrate instrumentation, DAQ, and control systems for high‑quality data.

Skills

Propulsion test experience

Mechanical design

Instrumentation & DAQ

High-pressure fluid systems

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DAQ systems

PLC/industrial controls

Job description

Divergent is seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to architect, build, and operate world-class propulsion test infrastructure. You will own end-to-end capability from concept to first-fire, including mechanics, fluids, instrumentation, and control systems for engine testing.

Based onsite in a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with EH&S, Performance Engineering, and external partners to deliver safe, repeatable, data-rich campaigns and continuously improve test capability and