Test Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESOP

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation in Crane, IN seeks a Test Engineer to join its hypersonics program. You will lead system integration and plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance to ensure test readiness, manage schedules with external stakeholders, and mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks. Active DoD SECRET clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• US citizen with active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, or 5-7 years if no degree.
• Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for aerospace or defense systems.
• Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and ground support operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and subsystems.
• Plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, QA and external stakeholders to ensure test readiness.
• Capture and analyze results, document integration processes, and mitigate risks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Telemetry checkout equipment

Ground support equipment operations

Job description

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research Corporation is seeking a Test Engineer to join our rapidly-growing team in Crane, IN, to help in our mission to collaboratively advance the state of hypersonics research and development in the United States. The Test Engineer will lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and related subsystems. This role is responsible for planning, developing procedures, scheduling, and executing system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests. Key duties include managing hardware and software integration, ensuring adherence to test standards and protocols, and verifying/validating system performance requirements. The Test Engineer will coordinate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and external stakeholders to ensure test readiness, capture and analyze results, document integration processes, and proactively mitigate technical, safety, and schedule risks. The role also includes coordinating test schedules with other missions and Test Engineers to optimize usage of Integration and Environmental Test resources.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must be a US Citizen and have an active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar STEM discipline) and 3+ years of relevant experience OR 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for complex aerospace, defense, or high-performance systems.
• Ability to create, track, complete and close discrepancy reports.
• Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and other vehicle/payload ground support equipment operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for performing fit checks, integration operations, and hands-on hardware verification.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DoD or private testing campaigns working on government contracts.
• Hands-on integration experience with hardware and/or software systems.
• Experience supporting rocket launched or high-performance systems.
• Familiarity with environmental test systems such as vibration, mass properties, flight safety processes, and telemetry integration.

Benefits

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories