Test Engineer
Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC

Job Info

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Title: Test Engineer

Location: Palmdale, CA, ON SITE

Pay range: $95-105 hourly

Duration: 1 year

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support our defense industry partner in a complex program focused on the testing and validation of aircraft subsystems. This position will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality engineering, to ensure the development and execution of operational testing in a safe, efficient, and effective environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Test Program Support:
  • Assist in the stand-up of a complex defense program, ensuring alignment with testing and operational requirements.
  • Identify and execute strategic planning initiatives for creating a safe and efficient shop floor testing environment.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work closely with Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Safety & Health, and Production Operations teams to address and resolve test-related issues.
• Test Documentation & Procedures:
  • Develop Manufacturing Test Engineering Statements of Work (SOW) and ensure they meet contractual and operational requirements.
  • Author and review test procedures and plans for aircraft systems, including fuel, hydraulic, electrical, and other subsystems.
• Troubleshooting & Process Improvement:
  • Interface directly with shop floor management and personnel to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test issues.
  • Lead efforts to implement process improvements that increase testing efficiency and quality.
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions:
  • Support the Quality Organization in performing root cause analysis for process-related defects, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Tooling & Equipment Support:
  • Develop and manage shop aid tooling, and provide hands-on support for Ground Support Equipment (GSE) such as hydraulic mules, power carts, and cooling air carts.
• Performance Analysis:
  • Analyze shop floor performance metrics and make recommendations for improving operational efficiency.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Testing and Troubleshooting:
  • Hands-on experience testing and troubleshooting aircraft subsystems, such as fuel systems, pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Test Conductor/Director:
  • Experience acting as a Test Conductor/Director for air vehicle testing, ensuring compliance with test procedures and safety standards.
• Aircraft System Knowledge:
  • Ability to author detailed test procedures and plans for various air vehicle systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical).
  • Familiarity with aircraft subsystem assembly and integration processes.
• Specialized Test Equipment:
  • Proven experience in the identification, setup, and operation of specialized test equipment for aircraft systems.
• Hands-On Production Floor Support:
  • Direct involvement with production floor operations, including ownership of specific tasks and coordination with touch-labor personnel.
• Work Instruction & Planning:
  • Experience with work instruction authoring and work planning to support manufacturing operations.
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE):
  • Hands-on experience with various Ground Support Equipment (e.g., hydraulic mules, power carts, cooling air carts) used in aircraft testing and maintenance.
• Airworthiness & Quality Standards:
  • Strong understanding of airworthiness, quality, and manufacturing requirements for aircraft validation.
• Independent Testing Setup Development:
  • Ability to independently develop and execute testing setups with minimal direction or information.

Desired Experience & Skills:

• Flight Line & Ground Support Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with Flight Line operations and ground support activities, ensuring smooth and efficient testing and maintenance operations.
• Team Collaboration & Communication:
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to effectively work within cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Prototype & First Article Program Support:
  • Experience supporting development/prototype/first article programs, including integration and testing of prototype air vehicles.
• Jet Engine Integration & Maintenance:
  • Experience with jet engine integration, service, and maintenance processes.
• Testing During Aircraft Rework & Maintenance:
  • Ability to assess and recommend regression testing during air vehicle rework, maintenance, or troubleshooting procedures.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Experience conducting safety briefs/huddles prior to testing, ensuring team safety, compliance with Foreign Object Debris (FOD) procedures, and efficient testing practices.
• Aircraft Systems Operation Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of aircraft system operation at an Integrated Product Team (IPT) level, across all air vehicle systems.
• Experience with 3DX & Catia V5:
  • Familiarity with 3DX and Catia V5 software tools for design and testing support.
• STEM Degree:
  • A STEM-related degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) is preferred.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries utilizing a complete suite of staffing services. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future™

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