Senior Hydraulics Engineer — High-Pressure Systems for Defense

Sun Test Systems B.V.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Test Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Hydraulics Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, troubleshoot and prototype hydraulic components for high-performance systems. The role emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

You will perform 2D/3D modeling, calculations, layouts and routing, validate designs, and collaborate with manufacturing and QA teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience with hydraulic or fluid power systems.
• Ability to obtain CAC Card; Secret clearance a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop hydraulic system components to meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Perform hydraulic system calculations including pressure, flow, power, velocity, heat generation, and pressure drop.
• Develop hydraulic manifolds, layouts, schematics, and routing diagrams to meet specifications.
• Lead or contribute to research and development initiatives, including prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Creo

Creo-Piping

Windchill

Hydraulic system design

Schematic reading

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Independent work

Travel to customer sites

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related

Will consider non-degreed with relevant experience

Tools

Creo

Creo-Piping

Windchill

Job description

Sun Test Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Sr Hydraulics Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, troubleshoot and prototype hydraulic components for high-performance systems. The role emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards.

You will perform 2D/3D modeling, calculations, layouts and routing, validate designs, and collaborate with manufacturing and QA teams while mentoring junior engineers.