Propulsion Test Systems Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time & vacation

401(k) Plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Professional growth & development

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Test Systems Specialist (Technical Specialist – Electromechanical III) for on-site work in El Segundo, CA. You will design test fixtures, configure data acquisition, and maintain complex lab systems supporting propulsion research and verification across lab environments.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with test electronics, data acquisition, and mechanical/pressurized systems, and hold a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a hands-on technical, test, or operations environment is required.
• Experience with test electronics and data acquisition systems, including sensor wiring, control/communication systems, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to assemble and install pressurized fluid systems and mechanical components / test setups.
• Experience supporting test operations and familiarity with laboratory safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test fixtures, test setups, and test stands for experimental R&D environments.
• Configure data acquisition hardware and program data collection / control sequences for experimental systems.
• Install, calibrate, and configure sensors, transducers, thermocouples, and other measurement devices.
• Prepare laboratory equipment / systems for experimental runs and support test operations with scientists and engineers.
• Build, install, and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical control systems, including valves and cryogenic systems.

Skills

Test electronics

Data acquisition

Sensor wiring

Mechanical assembly

Laboratory safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

DAQ systems

PLC programming

Mechanical CAD

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Test Systems Specialist (Technical Specialist – Electromechanical III) for on-site work in El Segundo, CA. You will design test fixtures, configure data acquisition, and maintain complex lab systems supporting propulsion research and verification across lab environments.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with test electronics, data acquisition, and mechanical/pressurized systems, and hold a high school diploma or GED.