Engineer I, Mechanical Hardware Test

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly of mechanical and structural systems.
• Create and revise CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing specifications.
• Assist in designing structural and electromechanical test stands and fixtures for aeronautical components.
• Participate in prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fatigue assessments with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop test procedures, document results, and communicate findings.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute ideas that improve reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
• Support coordination with manufacturing teams and suppliers during fabrication and assembly.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to hands-on technical problems in laboratory, shop, and field environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a related STEM field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships, co-ops, research, and substantial academic projects may count toward this requirement.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, physics, and mathematics.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, material selection, structural analysis, and common manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience building, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical systems.
• Ability to organize technical work, document results, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment with evolving priorities.
• Record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself to high standards, and being kind to others.