Propulsion Test Engineer — Turbomachinery for Defense

Mach Industries Inc.

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 195,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mach Industries is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support calibration and testing of advanced small engine systems for airborne defense platforms. You will help ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability of propulsion systems powering autonomous platforms.

Join Mach Propulsion to design for high-rate production, modularity, and scalable testing. Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance engines meeting strict mission requirements.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with engine systems focus.

Responsibilities

Create test systems and infrastructure including test cells and instrumentation packages.
Develop control systems for test cells maintaining high accuracy and quality of data reported.
Execute verification and validation test plans of engines and related systems.
Assist in assembly, integration, and testing activities for first articles and first flight assets.
Collaborate with propulsion design, systems integration, and manufacturing teams to optimize tests.
Analyze test data to validate engine performance and identify anomalies.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

CFD

Engine systems

Test experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test cells

Instrumentation

Job description

Join Mach Propulsion to design for high-rate production, modularity, and scalable testing. Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance engines meeting strict mission requirements.

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