Test Site Civil Engineer (R3522)

Rocket Lab; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company seeks a Hardware Test Engineer in Texas to enhance reliability in aerospace hardware. The role involves designing facilities for jet engine testing, requiring strong engineering skills and CAD proficiency. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting lives through advanced technology.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field is required.
• Experience with CAD tools preferred, especially NX.
• Strong foundation in engineering principles, analysis, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify facilities for jet engine test stands.
• Gather and own requirements for test site design.
• Perform structural analysis and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Engineering concepts

CAD proficiency

Structural analysis

Project ownership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

CATIA

Job description

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense technology company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent, autonomous systems. Its products include Hivemind Enterprise—EdgeOS, Pilot, Commander, and Forge—as well as V-BAT and Sentient Vision Systems (wide-area motion imaging software). With offices in San Diego, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kyiv (Ukraine), and Melbourne (Australia), Shield AI’s technology actively supports U.S. and allied operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.

Job Description:

Shield AI’s mission is to protect the lives of service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The Hardware Test Engineering team contributes to this effort by designing test solutions that drive high hardware reliability on both V-BAT vehicle and our next generation aircraft. These solutions are in-house designed electrical and mechanical equipment used to perform component and system-level testing, both at ambient and in simulated harsh environmental conditions.

In this role, you will design the facilities that host test stands for jet engines and their accessories. You will design or specify concrete slabs, buildings, HVAC, plumbing, structures, etc. for jet engine test stands. Help us save lives as we strive to deliver the most highly reliable aerospace hardware in the industry.

What you'll do:

• Own requirements gathering, design, and buildup of multiple test sites for jet engine testing.
• Perform analysis on structures designed to transport and test jet engines.
• Specify facilities requirements (electrical, plumbing, etc.) for test sites.
• Contribute to and attend cross-functional design reviews. Advocate for design changes that result in simpler testing processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related STEM field.
• Mastery of fundamental engineering concepts, including Civil Engineering, Mech E, EE, Programming, Physics, and Mathematics.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, etc… (NX preferred).
• Experience in performing structural analysis.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary hardware development projects, which can be from an internship, job, club, team, personal project, etc…
• Demonstrated history of showing ownership of project outcomes and delivering exceptional results.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.

Preferred qualifications:

• PE License in the states of Texas or Kansas.
• Experience with jet engine or rocket engine testing.
• Demonstrated adaptability, agility, and the ability to innovate under pressure to meet dynamic project demands and drive successful outcomes.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.