Propulsion Test Engineer II — Build & Validate Jet Systems

Industrious Ventures

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Self-managed and flexible time-off policy
Flexible work environment

Job summary

Industrious Ventures seeks a Test Engineer in San Francisco to design and operate test infrastructure for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with propulsion and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include developing test plans, analyzing data, and ensuring quality standards. Perks include comprehensive insurance, flexible time-off, and a collaborative work environment. Close collaboration is expected as the company highly values in-office work.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems, including hardware testing and analysis.
  • Experience with hazardous environments and safety mitigations.
  • Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware.

Responsibilities

  • Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities.
  • Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance.
  • Develop detailed test plans and instrumentation schemes.
  • Document work while collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Conduct hardware testing and analyze results.
  • Create and implement test strategies to validate test stand designs.

Skills

Hands-on experience with propulsion systems
Knowledge of fluid systems hardware
Ability to analyze test data
Familiarity with CAD
Attention to detail

Job description

Industrious Ventures seeks a Test Engineer in San Francisco to design and operate test infrastructure for aerospace applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with propulsion and mechanical systems. Responsibilities include developing test plans, analyzing data, and ensuring quality standards. Perks include comprehensive insurance, flexible time-off, and a collaborative work environment. Close collaboration is expected as the company highly values in-office work.
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