Senior Acceptance Test Engineer – Motion Systems

Ideal Aerosmith Inc.; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Every other Friday off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ideal Aerosmith is seeking a Senior Acceptance Test Engineer to lead acceptance testing for complex motion test and simulation systems, including centrifuges, rate tables, and multi-axis motion simulators. You will develop ATPs, coordinate testing activities, and work with engineering, system integration, and manufacturing teams to ensure requirements are met.

The role requires developing tests that validate system functionality and performance, traveling extensively, and taking ownership of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hardware or system-level testing experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria for complex equipment or systems.
• Familiarity with precision measurement, metrology, mechanical inspection, and basic electrical testing.
• Experience using test equipment such as autocollimators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and mechanical inspection tools.
• Experience testing complex electromechanical or software-controlled systems preferred.
• Ability to independently lead testing activities, troubleshoot issues, and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to travel extensively (domestic and internationally) and obtain a passport.
• Due to federal contract requirements applicable to this position, candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall test plans and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for complex motion test and simulation systems.
• Develop tests that demonstrate and validate system functionality, performance, and compliance with technical requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and test engineers to develop test-specific procedures.
• Lead and coordinate acceptance testing activities for complex projects.
• Work closely with system integrators and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing.
• Organize and sequence testing activities to improve efficiency and support project schedules.
• Establish and promote consistent testing methods, processes, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on test equipment, testing methods, instrumentation, and data collection requirements.
• Train and support team members performing system testing and acceptance activities.
• Review, analyze, and document test results and ensure testing is completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as a company technical representative when reviewing and reconciling test results with customers or other stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics

Tools

Autocollimators

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Mechanical inspection tools

Job description

Ideal Aerosmith is seeking a Senior Acceptance Test Engineer to lead acceptance testing for complex motion test and simulation systems, including centrifuges, rate tables, and multi-axis motion simulators. You will develop ATPs, coordinate testing activities, and work with engineering, system integration, and manufacturing teams to ensure requirements are met.

The role requires developing tests that validate system functionality and performance, traveling extensively, and taking ownership of the