Own the verification and qualification testing of propulsion control hardware at Amca, designing test rigs and leading various testing campaigns.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago
What you'll build
- Design and build test rigs and fixtures
- Lead flow, pressure, leakage, and environmental testing
- Execute qualification campaigns against DO-160
- Analyze test data and author test reports
- Mentor junior test engineers
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- 5+ years in test engineering for propulsion components
- Hands-on experience with test rig design
- Strong grasp of fluid measurement and uncertainty analysis
- Experience planning and executing qualification test campaigns
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience with LabVIEW or comparable DAQ tools
- Familiarity with DO-160 environmental testing
- Experience testing servo valves or high-pressure fluid systems
- Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites
Practical constraints
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Joblaze summary
The Senior Propulsion Component Test Engineer at Amca is responsible for designing and executing rigorous testing protocols for propulsion control hardware, ensuring that components meet stringent performance standards. This role requires expertise in test rig design, instrumentation, and data analysis, with a strong focus on fluid dynamics and qualification testing. Ideal candidates will have over five years of relevant experience in test engineering, particularly with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. Amca's commitment to revitalizing America's industrial base adds a significant context to the work being done.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 28, 2026. Last confirmed on Amca's careers page November 15, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 55% of 1275 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 186 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Propulsion Component Test Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- Amca lists $150,000–$250,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Propulsion Component Test Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Amca is hiring for this position in El Segundo, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Amca targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Propulsion Component Test Engineer role at Amca.
From the original posting
There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today.
Overview
The Senior Propulsion Component Test Engineer owns the verification and qualification testing of Amca's propulsion control hardware. You will design test rigs and fixtures, plan and lead flow, pressure, leakage, endurance, and environmental testing, and turn test data into clear engineering conclusions. This role sits at the point where design meets proof, and it demands rigor in both test setup and data analysis.
Responsibilities
Test Design and Setup
- Design and build test rigs, fixtures, and fluid loops for hydraulic and pneumatic hardware.
- Specify instrumentation and data acquisition for flow, pressure, temperature, and position measurement.
- Develop test plans and detailed procedures for development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
Test Execution
- Lead flow, pressure, leakage, proof, burst, endurance, and environmental testing.
- Execute qualification campaigns against DO-160 and applicable MIL-STD requirements.
- Ensure test safety practices for high-pressure and hazardous-fluid operations.
Analysis and Reporting
- Reduce and analyze test data, quantify uncertainty, and compare results to requirements.
- Author test reports and support root cause analysis on failures and anomalies.
- Feed test findings back to design and mentor junior test engineers.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years in test engineering for propulsion components, fluids, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical hardware.
- Hands-on experience with test rig design, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
- Strong grasp of fluid measurement, uncertainty analysis, and test data reduction.
- Experience planning and executing qualification test campaigns.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience with LabVIEW or comparable DAQ and test automation tools.
- Familiarity with DO-160 environmental testing and MIL-STD test methods.
- Experience testing servo valves, actuators, or high-pressure fluid systems.
- Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites or factories.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).
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