JOB TITLE: Aerospace Test Engineer - System/Structural 

LOCATION: Tustin, CA - Onsite or Remote 

PAY RATE: Up to $90.00 per hour. 

***MUST BE U.S. PERSONS***

Join us for an exciting opportunity to create history! 

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world. The contracts are regularly extended, and direct opportunities are often available. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person, as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the educational requirements for this job? 

• Do you meet the experience requirements for this job? 

• Can you commute to the job location, or can you relocate for the role? 

Details: 

• Location: Tustin, CA

• Contract 12+ mos. - potential for direct hire 

• Hybrid role out of Tustin, CA | 3 days onsite - 2 remote

• 1st shift available

• Medical, dental, and vision plan with Cigna

• Potential for bonuses 

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

How would you like to work for one of the premier Space Aerospace companies in the United States? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on amazing spacecrafts.

We at The Structures Company have an opportunity for you as a Test Engineer - Systems/Structural!

Responsibilities:

• Design test plans and equipment to validate complex mechanical avionics or structural components and systems.

• Conceives elegant/straightforward solutions to task challenges.

• Author or assists with the authoring of technical documents.

• Write test plans and procedures to define and support the execution of tests.

• Interface with internal customers on integrated program teams to establish and verify specific test requirements.

• Coordinates, prepares, and organizes materials for team meetings and reviews.

• Work with support teams and vendors to procure, manufacture, and assemble test articles and test stand hardware and equipment.

• Collaborates with the supply chain team to identify and bid outside contracts for suppliers/equipment providers.

• Participate in the test engineering review, approval, and release process.

• Ensures durability, reliability, and safety of assigned scope.

• Identifies and resolves conflicting design requirements.

• Coordinate with other disciplines.

• Looking for structural test experience on aircrafts.

• Have you held a “test engineer” title in aerospace for a number of years?

• We are not looking for software test or data or QA engineers.

• Have you worked with strain gauges and thermocouples.

• Do you know how to begin the design of a wing structural test?

• Do you know the tests needed to perform to qualify a mechanical component for flight?

• Have you set up test labs etc.?

• 8 years of relevant experience in systems or structures testing or design.

• 8+ years of engineering experience

• Must have Test experience in systems components or airframe/structural testing

• Must show experience in test requirements/plan/report technical writing

• Must have experience with data gathering (instrumentation)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering discipline from an ABET, or equivalent, accredited institution.

• CAD Modelling Experience – 3DX or CATIA v5 Required.

• Structural or Systems testing background.

• Fixture Design and Analysis.

• Vibration fixture modal analysis desired.

• Familiarity with composites and metallic primary structures.

• Excellent computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with DO-160 environmental test standards for mechanical systems.

• Experience designing flight vehicles or vehicle systems to requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA, is highly desired.

• Certified LabVIEW associate developer or higher certification desired.

• Experience using PXI, cDAQ NI Hardware desired.

• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15)

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. 

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. 

We have a national medical, dental, and vision plan with United Healthcare, and we also have a robust 401K offering. In addition, there is potential for bonuses, sick pay, and holiday pay for those who qualify. 

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE) 

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft

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