Test and Evaluation Engineer

Tundra Technical Solutions; Taft (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in California seeks a senior propulsion test specialist to integrate test execution requirements and lead pressure testing and clean room operations. The role collaborates with propulsion test management, test engineers, and customers.

You will develop and track performance metrics, assist in resource planning, scheduling, and ensure documentation and status updates align with program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or CS.
• 7+ years in test laboratory operations.
• 7+ years propulsion testing in propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems.
• 4+ years precision cleaning of hardware.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and tracking of performance metrics with leadership to action plans.
• Aids in development of test execution plans including resource allocation, schedules tracking equipment and floor space usage, test support requirements, and near- and long-term program milestones.
• Improves communication and collaboration through status updates on current testing and cleaning activities in relation to upcoming test activities.
• Supports the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation required for test execution.
• Tracks current and upcoming test phases and statuses of cleaning/testing activities to meet program need dates.
• Coordinates and collaborates with propulsion test management and engineers on a daily basis.

Skills

Test lab operations

Propulsion testing

Precision cleaning

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

The selected candidate will integrate propulsion test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations. This role will primarily collaborate with leadership, propulsion test management, test engineers, and internal/external customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and tracking of performance metrics, tracks trends, and works with leadership to develop action plans
• Aids in development of test execution plans including resource allocation, top-level schedules tracking equipment and floor space usage, test support requirements, and near- and long-term program milestones
• Improves communication and collaboration through status updates on current testing and cleaning activities in relation to upcoming test activities
• Supports the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation required for test execution
• Tracks current and upcoming test phases and statuses of cleaning/testing activities to meet program need dates
• Coordinates and collaborates with propulsion test management and engineers on a daily basis

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• 7+ years of experience in test laboratory operations
• 7+ years of experience performing propulsion testing in one or more of the following areas:
• Propulsion systems
• Pressure and fluid systems
• 4+ years of experience with precision cleaning of hardware