Senior Test Engineer (Composite Aircraft Structures) - The Structures Company

JOB TITLE: Senior Test Engineer (Composite Aircraft Structures)

LOCATION: Santa Cruz, CA

PAY RATE: Up to $100.00 per hour 

***MUST BE US PERSONS***

We are a national staffing firm working with some of the top-tier aerospace companies in the world! And we are looking for first-class employees to work with our clients. 

 Qualifying Questions: 

• Are you a US person as noted in the Job description? 

• Do you meet the job’s educational and experience requirements?

• Can you either commute to the job location or relocate for the position?

Details: 

• 12-month contract with opportunities for extension

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage through Cigna 

• Potential for bonuses

• As a Tier One supplier – We have priority!

• 1,000’s of openings nationwide

Summary: 

• Working as a Structural Test Engineer, you will support the Testing Team.

• As part of this team you will perform structural testing of flight critical structures for VTOL electric aircraft.

• Working in our structural test lab facility, the structural test engineer will prepare test procedures,assemble test setups, execute tests and analyze and report test data.

• The data collected during these tests will inform the company’s hardware design efforts and pave the way to safe, production-ready airframes.

• Create test setups to validate the structural characteristics of primary and secondary aircraft structures (primarily composite) by working closely with the aircraft design teams to capture the nuances of aircraft design loads and operating conditions.

• 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 that will allow them to optimize their designs.

Required Skills:

• Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment

• Hands on composite testing experience

• Ability to perform hands on tests including setting up and executing tests with test hardware and data acquisition.

• Structural engineering experience including non-metallic and composite materials, preferably aerospace structures.

• Experience using sensors such as strain gages, potentiometers, accelerometers, etc. (including sensor installation).

• Fluent in data acquisition techniques, signal conditioning, and data processing techniques associated with above sensors.

• Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation, Computer Aided Design (CAD).

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

• Strong analytical background.

• B.S & 8+ years relevant experience or M.S & 6+ years relevant experience.

Desired Skills:

• 3+ years hands on composite testing.

• Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes.

• Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.

• Experience with Dassault Systemes Catia, specifically using Generative Shape Design,Part Design and Assembly Design.

• Experience working with advanced instrumentation, Digitial Image Correlation, Fiber Optic strain, etc.

• Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment.

• Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus.

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

*ITAR Definition

Under § 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States. A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). 

The Structures Company is a leading national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. Our clients depend on us for comprehensive support across various domains, including engineering, IT, production, maintenance & repair, and support staff. Our specialized recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to 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. 

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

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, aircraft 

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