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Senior Aerospace Test Engineer•

Qualification & Test Rigs Location:

Boiling Springs, NC•

Onsite Job Type:

Contract through at least Q1 2027, with potential extension

Pay:

$65•70/hour W2

Travel:

Approximately 10%; may increase to 50% during peak qualification testing

Schedule:

Full-time Requirement:

U.S. citizenship is required due to the regulated nature of the work. Position Overview We are hiring a highly experienced Senior Test Engineer to support qualification testing for military and commercial aerospace electromechanical actuation systems, including rotary actuators and linear ball-screw actuators with integrated electronic controls. This is a hands-on engineering position—not a software-only, quality inspection, or test technician role. The selected engineer must have substantial experience with

MIL-STD-810

qualification testing and the development, procurement, qualification, and implementation of automated test rigs . Candidates who do not have meaningful experience developing test rigs and managing external test-equipment suppliers will not be considered. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline At least 7 years of applicable test engineering experience; 8-10 years is strongly preferred Hands-on experience executing environmental qualification testing to

MIL-STD-810

Strong combined mechanical and electrical test engineering knowledge Experience executing existing qualification test plans and procedures Experience writing formal qualification test reports based on test results Hands-on experience specifying, developing, building, debugging, and qualifying automated test rigs Experience creating Statements of Work for externally designed and manufactured test equipment Experience managing third-party test-rig suppliers through design, build, acceptance, and implementation Experience coordinating qualification testing with external certified laboratories or test facilities Ability to interpret customer requirements and convert them into verification requirements, test plans, procedures, schedules, and reports Experience troubleshooting sensors and instrumentation such as load cells, torque cells, resolvers, and encoders Ability to travel to external testing facilities as required U.S. citizenship Strongly Preferred Experience EMI, EMC, or ESD qualification testing to RTCA DO-160G and/or

MIL-STD-461

Testing electromechanical aerospace devices or actuation systems Environmental, vibration, thermal, mechanical, and reliability testing Experience with one or more of the following:

RTCA DO-160G MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-781 MIL-STD-704 MIL-STD-461

Experience with electronics, electrical harnesses, motors, controls, and instrumentation LabVIEW development experience; Lab

VIEW FPGA

is especially desirable Military or commercial aerospace testing experience Basic 3D modeling or fixture-design experience; Siemens NX is preferred Responsibilities Determine the testing required to verify customer and system requirements Create, execute, and report on qualification test plans and detailed procedures Execute qualification testing internally and at external certified test facilities Design or specify automated test fixtures, rigs, instrumentation, and support equipment Develop detailed Statements of Work for externally designed and built test equipment Obtain and evaluate vendor proposals and technical quotations Manage test-equipment suppliers through design, fabrication, debugging, acceptance, and qualification Develop Statements of Work for environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing services Coordinate with external laboratories for vibration, shock, thermal, environmental, mechanical, electrical, and EMI/EMC testing Prepare qualification test reports, test-failure reports, and corrective-action documentation Develop and maintain test and diagnostic software Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and test-equipment issues Develop detailed test schedules aligned with the overall program schedule Collaborate with project engineers, design engineers, test technicians, suppliers, and program managers Support existing production test equipment and procedures Assist with the installation, debugging, validation, and deployment of new test systems Required Screening Questions Please answer every question with specific examples. Applications containing only "yes" or "no" responses will not be considered. Describe your direct, hands-on experience executing environmental qualification testing to

MIL-STD-810.

Which test methods did you personally support? Describe an automated test rig that you specified, developed, built, debugged, or qualified. What did the rig test, and what were your responsibilities? Have you written a Statement of Work for an outside supplier to design and build test equipment? Describe the equipment and how you managed the supplier. Describe your experience executing qualification testing at an external certified laboratory or test house. Which standards have you personally tested to: RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-781, MIL-STD-704, or

MIL-STD-461?

Describe your EMI, EMC, or ESD testing experience. Identify the applicable standard and your specific responsibilities. Which sensors or instrumentation have you personally installed or troubleshot, such as load cells, torque cells, resolvers, or encoders? Have you created formal qualification test plans, procedures, and final reports? Please provide an example. Do you have experience testing electromechanical actuators, motors, flight-control components, or similar aerospace equipment? Are you a U.S. citizen, and can you work onsite in Shelby, North Carolina? Can you travel up to 50% during peak qualification-testing periods? What hourly W2 rate do you require, and when can you interview and start? After applying, please email your answers and current resume to Diana.

Sideri@entegee.com and text 978-828-3601 to confirm submission. Entegee is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #

GRPA Pay:

$65.00•$70.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person