Test Engineer

CFD Research Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

CFD Research Corporation seeks a Test Engineer to lead system integration and test activities for hypersonic test vehicles and subsystems in Crane, IN. You will plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests, coordinating with multiple teams to ensure readiness and mitigate risks.

The role requires a DoD SECRET clearance, a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree (or equivalent experience), and hands-on hardware verification and integration

Qualifications

• US Citizen with active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience developing and executing detailed test procedures for aerospace/defense systems.
• Ability to create, track, and close discrepancy reports.
• Familiarity with telemetry checkout equipment and ground support operations.
• Strong hands-on hardware verification and integration skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop procedures, schedule, and execute system-level, flight, ground, and simulation tests.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and external stakeholders to ensure test readiness.
• Capture and analyze results; document integration processes; mitigate technical, safety and schedule risks.
• Manage hardware and software integration and ensure adherence to test standards and protocols.

Skills

Test procedure development

Telemetry checkout

Mechanical aptitude

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Ground support equipment

Telemetry equipment

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

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 _