Senior Test Engineer

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• Astro Mechanica is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who is capable of designing, fabricating, operating, and improving on complex mechanical, electrical, and fluid systems for conducting rigorous testing of our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, test operations
• 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)
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems, PLC hardware, computer networking, and software interfaces
• Proficiency with PLC and data processing software (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
• 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