Senior Test Engineer — Aerospace Test & Data Systems

Astro Mechanica CORP.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) program

Flexible time-off

Flexible work environment

Team lunches

Astro Mechanica swag

Job summary

Astro Mechanica in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design, fabricate, operate, and improve complex mechanical, electrical, and fluid test systems for our jet engine and subsystems. You’ll ensure every design is rigorously tested before aircraft integration, embodying the test-like-you-fly philosophy.

You will architect test infrastructure, maintain facilities, analyze data, and perform corrective actions to boost throughput and reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, test operations.
• 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).
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, computer networking, and software interfaces.
• Proficiency with PLC and data processing software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Architect test stand designs and documentation (drawings, P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures).
• Maintain test facility operations and site cleanliness.
• Implement robust data and video recording infrastructure.
• Analyze data for equipment activation, calibration, and operation.
• Diagnose stand problems and perform corrective actions.
• Improve facility capabilities to increase throughput and reliability.
• Harness assembly (crimping/soldering terminals, cable lacing, troubleshooting).
• Operate manual machine shop equipment (drills, mills, lathes).

Skills

Fluidic systems

Mechanical systems

Test operations

Hazardous environments

Data acquisition

PLC hardware

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Astro Mechanica in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design, fabricate, operate, and improve complex mechanical, electrical, and fluid test systems for our jet engine and subsystems. You’ll ensure every design is rigorously tested before aircraft integration, embodying the test-like-you-fly philosophy.

You will architect test infrastructure, maintain facilities, analyze data, and perform corrective actions to boost throughput and reliability.