Test Stand Design Engineer

Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. An instrumental ingredient to making reusable launch vehicles is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Engineer at our Moses Lake test facility you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to design and build test stands rapidly. Your focus will be on designing and manufacturing the mechanical systems that make ground testing our possible piping pipe supports structures and fluid and gas systems. You must be ready to stay focused move fast self-direct and learn on the fly.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or similar
• 1 years of experience in related role including related experience from internships or college organizations
• Exceptional command of structural thermodynamics and fluids engineering principles
• Proficient with Siemens NX or similar 3D modeling software
• Proficient with creating fluids P&IDs from scratch
• Knowledge of fluid components such as valves regulators instrumentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow
• Full-time in Moses Lake preferred; on-site requirements may vary based on experience level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of mechanical systemspiping pipe supports structures weldments and fluid systemsacross the full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Negotiate requirements go from concept to CAD create detailed drawings and manage suppliers throughout the fabrication process ensuring timely procurement and quality execution.
• Serve as the technical interface between internal teams (Test Article REs Test Stand REs Test Operators Test Technicians) and external suppliers translating needs and requirements into actionable designs.
• Support seamless integration and handoff of ground support equipment (GSE) working closely with test engineers and operators to ensure all systems are installed commissioned and intuitive to use.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors coordinating fabrication delivery and troubleshooting to keep test programs on schedule.
• Collaborate across disciplines to take requirements from multiple teams and ensure designs are practical safe and effective in real-world test scenarios.
• Drive improvements in testing efficiency safety and reliability proactively identifying challenges and solving problems across design fabrication and integration.
• Document and maintain as-built drawings schematics and system records for all equipment under your responsibility ensuring traceability and operational readiness.
• Use hand calculations finite element analyses (FEA) and computer-aided designs (CAD) to ensure all hardware meets or exceeds internal and customer requirements

Benefits

• Equity We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• Holidays 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $85550 - $120645
• Level 2 Range: $109725 - $148470
• Level 3 Range: $129160 - $193620

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.