Senior Test Design Engineer

Astro Mechanica CORP.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) program with stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Astro Mechanica is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Testing department. You will design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware for jet engine and subsystems, and operate test infrastructure to push performance under realistic conditions.

You will analyze test data, develop plans, document procedures, and collaborate with propulsion design engineers to drive design iterations while ensuring safety and quality in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluids, or mechanical systems.
• Experience in hardware testing and analysis.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and hazardous environments.
• Ability to interpret test data and correlate with models.
• CAD experience for designing test fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities.
• Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance.
• Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods to capture high-fidelity data.
• Document work (P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures) while collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with propulsion design engineers to validate models, characterize performance, and inform design iterations.
• Conduct hardware testing and analyze results to verify requirements and identify discrepancies.
• Create and implement test strategies to validate and activate your test stand designs.
• Implement safety best practices through engineering controls.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Fluidic systems

Mechanical systems

Hardware testing

Data analysis

Tools

CAD

Instrumentation

Job description

We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace.

We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

If this sounds like how you operate, check out our job openings below.

Location

East Bay Area

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Testing

Compensation

• $125K - $185K

ABOUT US:

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures.

WHO WE ARE:

We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

WHO YOU ARE:

Astro Mechanica is looking for a Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who designs, fabricates, operates, and improves the test infrastructure supporting our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities. You will work closely with your peers to execute projects to a high level of quality.

In this role, your mission will be to create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development. You will have firsthand responsibility that every new design is rigorously tested to ensure quality and performance metrics are met prior to aircraft integration and before leaving the ground. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities

Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance

Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods to capture high-fidelity, decision-driving data

Document work (P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures) while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure stand requirements are met

Work closely with propulsion design engineers to validate models, characterize performance, and inform design iterations

Conduct hardware testing and analyze results to verify requirements, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions

Create and implement test strategies to validate and activate your test stand designs

Implement safety best practices through engineering controls

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems, including hardware testing and analysis

Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations

Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)

Ability to analyze and interpret test data, and correlate results with analytical models or simulations

Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications

Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)

Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment

Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time
• Flexible work environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

At Astro Mechanica, we highly value in-office work to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. We consider working in the office five days a week an essential part of the employee's role.

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.