Senior Propulsion Test Engineer – Jet Engine Test Leader

Speedrun Talent Network; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with stock options

Flexible time off policy

Flexible work environment

Team lunches and Astro Mechanica swag

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design, fabricate, operate, and improve test stands for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in jet engine testing. You will own test infrastructure from conception to operation, ensuring rigorous validation before integration and expanding capabilities while maintaining safety and quality.

Your role emphasizes building robust test environments, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems and test operations.
• Experience with hazardous environments and safety mitigations.
• Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics).
• Familiarity with data acquisition, control systems, PLC hardware, computer networking, and software interfaces.
• Proficiency with PLC and data processing software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Takes initiative for continuous improvement beyond assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Architect test stand design and documentation for testing components to integrated systems.
• Maintain test facility operations and maintenance; troubleshoot problems.
• Implement robust data and video recording infrastructure.
• Analyze data for equipment activation, calibration, and operation.
• Diagnose stand problems efficiently and perform corrective actions.
• Continually improve facility capabilities to increase throughput and reliability.
• Harness assembly including crimping/soldering terminals and cable management.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment (drills, cutters, mills, lathes).

Skills

Fluidic systems

Hazards & safety

Instrumentation

PLC & Networking

Data analysis tools

Continuous improvement

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design, fabricate, operate, and improve test stands for mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems in jet engine testing. You will own test infrastructure from conception to operation, ensuring rigorous validation before integration and expanding capabilities while maintaining safety and quality.

Your role emphasizes building robust test environments, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace setting.