Engineering Vehicle Test Lead - ONSITE

JOB TITLE

Engineering Vehicle Test Lead - ONSITE

LOCATION

Mojave, CA SALARY:

$120,500-206,000/year We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Industry:

Aerospace / Defense /

Aviation Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision

Openings Nationwide:

Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations? Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role? Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Collaborate with systems engineering, test engineers, and program leadership to define and implement vehicle integration and test activities Work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team to maintain an up-to-date test objective database Ensure vehicles are tested in a manner that meets all system requirements Participate in test planning , Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), test execution, troubleshooting, and post-test data reviews Architect and optimize data review methodologies and develop data review and analysis tools Understand subsystem connections and dependencies Set and maintain standards for test planning and documentation Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, and integrity in all commitments

Requirements:

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Familiarity with CAD ( SolidWorks preferred ) Familiarity with configuration management systems ( Jira ) Familiarity with requirements management systems ( Jama, Cameo, DOORS, etc. ) Experience working in small, dynamic engineering teams with multiple responsibilities Previous vehicle integration, ground, or flight test experience Familiarity with avionics, instrumentation, software, fluid systems, liquid rockets, and/or structures (priority in that order) Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Travel:

Estimated <10% in support of program initiatives

Preferred Skills:

Experience as a Test Conductor Experience contributing to systems engineering content for technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) Experience maintaining aerospace industry standards for vehicle configuration and changes Experience with air-launched hypersonic vehicle development Technical risk identification, management, and mitigation experience Experience defining, managing, and verifying requirements for hypersonic vehicles with hot-structure airframes Current DoD Secret security clearance Programming experience ( MATLAB, Python ) CAD experience ( SolidWorks preferred ) Familiarity with configuration management ( Jira ) and requirements management ( Jama, Cameo, DOORS )

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations .

Keywords:

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense Take your career to new heights—apply today! #vij