Payload Integration and Test Engineer (ONSITE)

JOB TITLE: Payload Integration and Test Engineer (ONSITE)
LOCATION: Mojave, CA
SALARY: $101,000-158,000/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: 

• Define and execute vehicle integration and test activities with systems, test, and program teams.

• Develop and run hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and on-vehicle test procedures.

• Maintain test objectives and ensure alignment with vehicle requirements.

• Participate in test planning, Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), execution, troubleshooting, and post-test analysis.

• Analyze and optimize data review methods and tools.

• Understand subsystem interactions and dependencies.

• Establish and enforce standards for test planning and documentation.

Requirements:

• Level II: Bachelor’s degree + 2–5 years of experience (or equivalent)

• Senior: Bachelor’s degree + 5–10 years of experience (or equivalent) 

• Experience in fast-paced, small engineering teams

• Background in vehicle integration, ground, or flight testing

• Familiarity with avionics, instrumentation, software, fluid systems, propulsion, or structures

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Familiarity with CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Jira)

• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, Cameo, DOORS)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

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

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