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JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 4 - Test Instrumentation
LOCATION: Seattle, WA
PAY RATE: $88.50/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)

• 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. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Lead instrumentation engineering projects and establish best practices

• Develop, document, and continuously improve test and calibration procedures

• Design calibration systems, test fixtures, and data-processing tools

• Lead technical design reviews and test readiness reviews

• Guide teams designing test hardware, software, and systems to meet program objectives

• Apply lessons learned to improve verification and validation methods

• Oversee test execution, data analysis, formatting, and customer delivery

• Approve test data prior to customer submission

• Establish baselines and manage changes to SOW, requirements, cost, schedule, and risk

• Lead development and approval of estimates and proposals

• Manage cross-functional communication of plans and performance

• Train and mentor engineers and technicians

• Proactively drive performance to plan under minimal supervision

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or PhD with 4+ years of experience

• Degree must be from an accredited program in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry

• Strong project management experience

• Experience with Integrated Test Vehicle (ITV) design

• Experience with aircraft systems instrumentation and wind tunnel instrumentation

• Proficiency with drafting tools (MS Visio, Zuken, CATIA, AutoCAD, etc.)

• Expertise in instrumentation sensors and data/control acquisition systems

• Experience with hydraulic systems and aircraft electrical systems

• Systems engineering experience

• Proficiency with LabVIEW and NI hardware

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

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 major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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