Test & Evaluation Engineer 5

The Structures Company; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access Tier 1

Job summary

The Structures Company in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer 5 for a contract role. You will lead development of standard test methods and processes, applying advanced test technologies to ensure robust designs.

You will mentor engineering teams, drive metrology design improvements, and integrate new test techniques into hardware and systems. This position requires a US person per ITAR and a strong background in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and improving standard test methods and processes.
• Experience applying advanced test technologies to create innovative test solutions.
• Experience developing metrology design techniques, processes, or methodologies.
• Experience integrating new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware or systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of standard test methods and processes using advanced test technologies.
• Creates, improves, and standardizes test methods and evaluation techniques.
• Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, and concepts.
• Oversees integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware and system designs.
• Applies emerging industry technologies to develop and enhance test procedures.
• Reviews critical test procedures and resolves potential technical issues.
• Analyzes test processes and recommends improvements and process changes.
• Develops standard policies and procedures for post-test activities.
• Formulates expectations and evaluation criteria for new or unique tests.
• Provides technical leadership, training, and coaching to engineering teams.

Skills

Test method development

Metrology design techniques

Technical leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Test equipment design

Job description

JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 5
LOCATION: Long Beach, CA
PAY RATE: $108.00/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: First 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Leads the development of standard test methods and processes using advanced test technologies.

• Creates, improves, and standardizes test methods and evaluation techniques.

• Develops innovative metrology design techniques, processes, methods, and concepts.

• Oversees integration of new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware and system designs.

• Applies emerging industry technologies to develop and enhance test procedures.

• Reviews critical test procedures and resolves potential technical issues.

• Analyzes test processes and recommends improvements and process changes.

• Develops standard policies and procedures for post-test activities.

• Formulates expectations and evaluation criteria for new or unique tests.

• Provides technical leadership, training, and coaching to engineering teams.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree with 14 or more years' experience, Master's degreee with 12 or more years' experience or PhD with 9 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.

• Experience developing and improving standard test methods and processes.

• Experience applying advanced test technologies to create innovative test solutions.

• Experience developing metrology design techniques, processes, or methodologies.

• Experience integrating new design and manufacturing techniques into test hardware or systems.

• Ability to develop and review critical test procedures and resolve technical issues.

• Experience analyzing test processes and implementing process improvements.

• Experience developing post-test policies, procedures, and evaluation standards.

• Ability to formulate test data expectations for new or unique test programs.

• Experience providing technical leadership, training, and coaching to engineering teams.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense