The Structures Company is seeking a Test Engineer - Airframe & Actuators/Mechanical Systems in Santa Cruz, CA.

Overview:

Seeking a highly organized, passionate individual to join our Testing Team. As part of this team, you will perform validation and verification testing of flight-critical components and sub-systems for VTOL electric aircraft. The data collected during these tests will inform the company’s hardware design efforts and pave the way to production ready hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Create, and mentor others in the creation of test setups for validation and verification of aircraft hardware.  
• Work closely with the Airframe and Actuators, Propulsion and Avionics, and Software teams to capture the nuances of the components, system architectures, and operating conditions, and turning them into representative tests.
• Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable testing of specimens as discussed.
• Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports that will provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams allowing for hardware optimization.
• Manage the project status and timelines for the Testing Team and collaborate with Team Lead to ensure proper resource allocation to de-risk the critical paths.
• Create and implement tools to maximize Testing Team productivity.
• Manage the hardware needs of the Testing Team and provide recommendations for investment.

Qualifications:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• 5+ years of work experience in relevant industry.
• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.
• Experience with High Voltage systems.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Dassault Systemes CAD CATIA, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design.
• Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment.
• Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus.
• Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes.

For immediate consideration, please send resumes to gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com

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 the main reason 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 Cigna Healthcare and we also have a 401K offering.  In some states and on some openings, there is bonus potential, sick pay and holiday pay for those who qualify.

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