Senior Test Design Engineer
Join Astro Mechanica as a Senior Test Design Engineer to design and improve test infrastructure for innovative jet engines.
Posted by employer 11 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 hour ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 hour ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design test stands and fixtures
- Conduct analyses for fluid system performance
- Develop detailed test plans and data collection methods
- Document work and collaborate with stakeholders
- Conduct hardware testing and analyze results
Must have
- 5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems
- Experience with hazardous environments
- Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation
- Ability to analyze and interpret test data
- Familiarity with CAD
Nice to have
- Takes initiative for continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
- Attentive to detail
Practical constraints
- In-office work five days a week
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Test Design Engineer at Astro Mechanica is responsible for designing and operating test infrastructure for jet engine and subsystem development, ensuring rigorous testing of new designs. Key skills include hands-on experience with propulsion and fluidic systems, as well as proficiency in CAD for hardware design. This role is suited for experienced engineers with a strong background in hardware testing and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. The company emphasizes a collaborative work environment, valuing in-office presence to enhance team dynamics.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Astro Mechanica's careers page October 17, 2026.
- CAD appears in 1.4% of 74 comparable senior qa roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Test Design Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Test Design Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astro Mechanica is hiring for this position in United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CAD, fluid systems, hardware testing, mechanical systems.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astro Mechanica targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Test Design Engineer role at Astro Mechanica.
From the original posting
WHO YOU ARE:
Astro Mechanica is looking for a Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who designs, fabricates, operates, and improves the test infrastructure supporting our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities. You will work closely with your peers to execute projects to a high level of quality.
In this role, your mission will be to create and operate test infrastructure for hardware research and development. You will have firsthand responsibility that every new design is rigorously tested to ensure quality and performance metrics are met prior to aircraft integration and before leaving the ground. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Design test stands, fixtures, and supporting hardware to enable new test capabilities
Conduct analyses for appropriate fluid system component performance
Develop detailed test plans, instrumentation schemes, and data collection methods to capture high-fidelity, decision-driving data
Document work (P&ID, electrical schematics, test procedures) while collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure stand requirements are met
Work closely with propulsion design engineers to validate models, characterize performance, and inform design iterations
Conduct hardware testing and analyze results to verify requirements, identify discrepancies, and determine corrective actions
Create and implement test strategies to validate and activate your test stand designs
Implement safety best practices through engineering controls
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion, fluidic, or mechanical systems, including hardware testing and analysis
Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage, pressurized systems) and safety mitigations
Knowledge of fluid systems hardware and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, load cells, relays, solenoids, pneumatics)
Ability to analyze and interpret test data, and correlate results with analytical models or simulations
Familiarity with CAD and ability to design simple test hardware, fixtures, or modifications
Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)
Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment
Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work
PERKS & BENEFITS:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
Flexible work environment
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