Test Engineer

United States·AkronContractmid

EngineeringQa Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration. Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.

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EngineeringQa Engineer

Please note: this is a 6-month contract position.

The Baby Airship team is seeking a dedicated contractor for a six-month engagement to accelerate our current development phase. We are looking for a versatile engineer with deep expertise in one of three critical domains—Mechanical, Software, or GNC—to integrate directly with our hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and flight prototyping workflows.

Candidate's core domain, responsibilities will include:

Mechanical: Design and iteration of lightweight structural components (CAD design), propulsion test mounts, and envelope integration.

Assist with hardware-in-the-loop test design and execution.

Software: Development of flight control logic, telemetry processing, or embedded systems (C++/Python).

GNC: Refining autonomous navigation algorithms, stability analysis, and sensor fusion (IMU/GPS/Barometric).

Experience: 3+ years in aerospace, robotics, or high-reliability hardware environments.

Agility: Ability to work in a fast-paced "build-test-fail-fix" cycle.

Collaboration: Strong communication skills to interface between multidisciplinary sub-teams.

Background check clearance

Drug Test clearance wherever applicable

Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, 70% for dependents)

Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance