System Test Engineer
MechNova
Jackson, MSFresher56m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
We are looking for a test engineer intern to support launch and test operations, operations, and controls and automation.
Program Highlights
- Supervise the construction, commissioning, and initial operations of these facilities
- Solve a variety of technical problems, across broad ranges of timeframe, complexity, cost, and long-term impact
- Directly control and receive telemetry from the test stand and test articles through GUIs and an integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization
Key Responsibilities
- Design advanced propulsion test stands including 3D modeling, fluids, structural, and thermal analysis, fabrication drawings, fluids P&IDs, component lists, and detailed work instructions
- Support operations on and perform related improvements to existing test stands
- Create, modify, and optimize test sequences, procedures, and data review processes
- Conduct complex propulsion test operations to assess performance of rocket engines and stages
- Help develop new rocket engine propulsion designs based on real test data
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate or graduate student earning a degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
- Prior experience in aerospace is not required
- Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis
- Demonstrated drive to deliver on tight schedules, especially when unconventional & creative solutions are necessary
- Hands-on fabrication experience using common power tools for projects at work/home/school
- Ability to work occasional night shifts
Tech Stack
- GUIs
- Integrated software suite for control, automation, and data visualization
- 3D modeling
- P&IDs
- Rocket engines