Mechanical Test Engineer

Long Beach, CAfull time

On Site

$85k–$105k

H1B: no

Trueanomalyinc Mechanical Test Engineer responsible for planning and executing test campaigns for spacecraft mechanical systems. Develop test plans, build test fixtures, analyze data, and verify hardware performance.

Responsibilities

Define and lead test strategies for mechanical system programs, including requirements verification, procedure development, and execution oversight.
Author and review mechanical test documentation including plans, procedures, readiness reports, and compliance matrices.
Analyze complex mechanical system test data, resolve anomalies, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
Oversee mechanical test campaigns including acceptance testing, functional/performance testing, qualification testing, and integration testing, ensuring full traceability to system requirements.
Design, build, commission, and operate mechanical test fixtures and ground support equipment in support of testing operations.
Interface with program leadership, customers, and regulatory bodies during design reviews and formal mechanical test events.
Ensure compliance with industry and military standards for mechanical test planning and reporting.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in mechanicalStrong background in data analysisExcellent communicationExpertise with data acquisitionFamiliarity with CAD toolsActive Secret or Top Secret clearance

Required

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline.
Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing.
Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware.
Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills.
U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Preferred

Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments.
Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies.
Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles.
Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications.
Experience working in classified or secure test environments.
Active Secret or Top Secret clearance.