Senior Test Engineer Heavy Development

Alameda, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 140 - 155

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Details:

This role exists to design build and operate next-generation propulsion test infrastructure supporting rocket engine and spacecraft propulsion programs.

You will architect and commission more than 10 new hot-fire test stands and establish the instrumentation and controls standards used across all propulsion testing. This is a hands-on builder role. You will not inherit a finished lab. You will create it.

Key Responsibilities

* Design build and commission hot-fire propulsion test stands from scratch
* Architect LabVIEW PLC and SCADA control systems
* Specify integrate and maintain DAQ hardware and instrumentation systems
* Develop P&IDs valve sequencing logic and safety interlock systems
* Operate high-pressure and cryogenic propulsion systems
* Develop and execute test procedures and readiness reviews
* Lead hazard analysis and safety reviews (HAZOP TRR)
* Troubleshoot live test failures and system anomalies
* Scale and standardize test infrastructure across multiple sites
* Establish technical standards for future test operations

Salary Range - $140-$180K DOE

Please see below for more details on salary:

Junior (0-3 years):$140-$155k

Mid (3-7 years):$155-$170k

Senior (7 years):$170-180k

Details:

Required Qualifications

* US Person (ITAR compliance)
* On-site availability in Alameda CA
* Ownership of LabVIEW and/or PLC systems
* DAQ and instrumentation system design experience
* High-pressure gas and cryogenic fluids experience
* P&ID development and interlock logic experience
* Hands-on wiring plumbing and troubleshooting ability
* Comfortable working around hazardous propulsion systems

Preferred Qualifications

* Built and commissioned hot-fire propulsion test stands from scratch
* End-to-end ownership of LabVIEW/PLC/SCADA systems
* Cryogenic testing experience with LOX LN2 or LCH4
* Test conductor or propulsion operator background
* HAZOP and hazard analysis leadership
* MATLAB or Python experience
* SolidWorks or CAD-based system layout experience

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Details:This role exists to design build and operate next-generation propulsion test infrastructure supporting rocket engine and spacecraft propulsion programs.You will architect and commission more than 10 new hot-fire test stands and establish the instrumentation and controls standards used across...