High-Pressure Fluids Test Operations Engineer

Protingent

Alameda Pt, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Calibration, Documentation Plan, Electronics, Information Technology Software, Instrumentation, Legal, Medical Equipment, Model Validation, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Propulsion, Research & Development (R&D), Simulation, System Test, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Telecommunications Industry, Test Fixtures, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, United States Citizen, User Documentation, Wheel/Front-End Loader
LOCATION
Alameda Pt, CA
POSTED
4 days ago
Position Title: High-Pressure Fluids Test Operations Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire High-Pressure Fluids Test Operations Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Plan and execute high-pressure gas operations including hydrogen handling and safety.
  • Operate and maintain fluid systems for projectile, test stand, and launcher testing.
  • Support the design and build of gas systems, test fixtures, and instrumentation.
  • Collaborate on payload user guide development and testing protocols.
  • Integrate instrumentation into projectile and test articles.
  • Correlate simulation data with test results to validate models and tune designs.
  • Maintain logs, test plans, and safety documentation for all operations.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering preferred.
  • 2–5 years experience in a hands-on test, operations, or R&D setting.
  • Experience with high-pressure gas/fluid systems in excess of 500 psi in large volumes (hydrogen a strong plus).
  • Familiarity with instrumentation, DAQ systems, and sensor calibration.
  • Exposure to hydrogen safety, rocket test, or propulsion lab environments a bonus.
  • Strong organizational and executional skills, including documentation and planning.
  • Passion for learning, problem solving, and working as part of a fast-moving team.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire
  • Salary Range: $110,000-150,000.
  • Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite)
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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