Mechanical Test Engineer

As a Mechanical Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Leading the planning, coordination, and execution of development and verification testing for complex mechanical and aerospace systems.
• Designing test approaches, methodologies, and strategies that validate product performance against requirements and program objectives.
• Developing test procedures, test plans, work instructions, and engineering documentation to support product development activities.
• Supporting products throughout the development lifecycle, from early concepts and prototype builds through qualification and production readiness.
• Configuring and utilizing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to capture and analyze test results.
• Collecting, processing, and interpreting test data to support engineering assessments, design improvements, and technical decision-making.
• Collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, systems, and quality teams to ensure successful execution of development programs.
• Generating detailed technical reports and presentations that communicate test methods, results, observations, and recommendations.
• Supporting customer-driven initiatives, technical reviews, and program milestones while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Participating in proposal efforts by providing technical input, test concepts, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Identifying technical issues during testing and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Serving as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading development testing and supporting qualification or verification testing activities.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition systems, and test execution methodologies.
• Experience developing test plans, procedures, reports, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, product development processes, and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting program objectives.
• Experience supporting requirements-driven environments with formal verification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of military and commercial engineering specifications preferred.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Location: Onsite in Mukilteo, WA

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.