Mechanical Test Engineer

We are seeking highly motivated Mechanical Test Engineers to support the design, planning, and execution of test campaigns for spacecraft mechanical systems and hardware. You will work closely with mechanical design engineers, systems engineers, and production teams to ensure mechanical hardware meets performance, environmental, and mission-critical requirements. In this role, you will develop test plans, execute mechanical system tests, design and build test fixtures and ground support equipment, collect and analyze data, disposition anomalies, and verify that hardware meets all specifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft mechanical technologies in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. 

• →Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline. 

• →Years of relevant experience in mechanical systems test engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level. 

• →Knowledge of mechanical system test methodologies including acceptance, functional, and performance testing. 

• →Experience performing mechanical system test campaigns and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. 

• →Strong background in data analysis, systems engineering, and failure analysis for mechanical hardware. 

• →Excellent communication, leadership, and technical documentation skills. 

• →U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts.  

• Master’s or higher degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering. 

• Expertise with data acquisition, test automation, and scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB) for mechanical test environments. 

• Hands-on experience with mechanical components including structures, mechanisms, actuators, deployables, and mechanical assemblies. 

• Familiarity with CAD tools, finite element analysis, and mechanical design principles. 

• Experience with test standards such as MIL-STD-810, NASA-STD-5018, or other aerospace mechanical test specifications. 

• Experience working in classified or secure test environments. 

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance. 

• Work Location— this a fully onsite position based out of our Long Beach, CA office.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite