JOB TITLE: Design and Analysis Engineer 4
LOCATION: Pleasanton, CA
PAY RATE: $88/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a security clearance
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Design and implement end-to-end test solutions for assigned components and programs
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks, libraries, and fixtures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product and feature requirements into test architecture
Integrate hardware and software test environments and manage dependencies
Create and maintain test plans, test cases, and traceability documentation
Design and build test fixtures and equipment for development and production programs
Execute tests, analyze results, and report and track defects
Ensure test code quality, maintainability, and reusability
Lead technical reviews within cross-functional engineering teams
Perform verification and validation (V&V) of test requirements
Lead qualification testing for new product introductions
Perform Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
Conduct routine maintenance and calibration of test equipment to ensure long-term production support
Upgrade and modernize test systems and equipment to align with evolving technologies
Troubleshoot, repair, and perform root cause analysis on test equipment failures
Train and mentor lab technicians and test engineers on equipment operation and maintenance
Lead initiatives for test platform, infrastructure, and toolchain modernization
Drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams
Establish and promote best practices for test development processes
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical) or related fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry (or equivalent international qualification)
5+ years of experience in test solution architecture and design
5+ years of hands-on experience performing engineering tests
Experience designing test equipment for new product development
Experience supporting and maintaining test equipment in production environments
Strong skills in troubleshooting and repairing test systems
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.
Preferred Skills:
10+ years of experience in test solution architecture and engineering testing
Proven experience leading test programs and initiatives
Experience mentoring engineers and lab technicians
Strong leadership in cross-functional environments
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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