JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer Level 3
LOCATION:Taft, CA
PAY RATE: $74.25/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Clearance: No active clearance is required to start, but candidates must be eligible to obtain one; active clearances are preferred.
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Supports development and tracking of performance metrics, tracks trends, and works with leadership to develop action plans.
Aids in development of a test execution plan including resource allocation, top level schedule for equipment and floor space usage, test support requirements, and near or long-term program milestones.
Improves overall communication and collaboration through a communication plan providing status of current test and cleaning activities relative to upcoming test activities.
Supports development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation for test execution and cleaning requirements.
Tracks current and upcoming test phases to status cleaning and testing activities to meet program need dates.
Coordinates and collaborates with propulsion test management and engineers daily.
Integrates Prop Test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations.
Applies experience in test laboratory operations including propulsion testing of pressure and fluid systems and vacuum systems.
Performs precision cleaning of hardware.
Applies clean room operations experience.
Requirements:
No active clearance is required to start, but candidates must be eligible to obtain one; active clearances are preferred.
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
7+ years experience in test laboratory operations.
7+ years of experience performing propulsion testing in any of: propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, and vacuum systems.
4+ years of precision cleaning of hardware experience.
Preferred: 4+ years of clean room operations.
Preferred: Experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager.
Preferred: Propellant and chemical handling or storage requirements.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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