Aerospace Test Engineer - System / Structural

Tustin, CA 92780

Posted: 03/25/2024 Industry: Airline - Aviation Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c5rjNjbmzzAZ43U-6mFGBAU= Pay Rate: 70-90 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 9823

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Aerospace Test Engineer - System / Structural

LOCATION: Tustin, CA

PAY RATE: Up to $90.00 per hour 

***MUST BE US 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 job’s educational and experience requirements?

  • Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

  • Contract: Ongoing 

  • This is a Remote or Onsite role out of Tustin, CA for 1st shift

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

  • Potential for bonuses 

  • As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

  • 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

  • Design tests plans and equipment for validation of complex mechanical or avionics or structural components and systems.

  • Conceives simple/elegant solutions to task challenges.

  • Author or assists with authoring of technical documents.

  • Write test plans and procedures to define and support 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.?

Required Skills:

  • 8+ years engineering experience

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

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

  • Must have experience with data gathering (instrumentation)

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

  • 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 with the design of flight vehicles or vehicle systems to a set of requirements or standards such as CFR 14, Part 400, Part 23 and 25, military or NASA are 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)

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 


The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to 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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