Eleven Recruiting is searching for a Senior Test Engineer for a growing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) manufacturer in the greater Los Angeles area. In this role, youll design, prototype, fabricate, test, and integrate a range of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical design of drones and/or multi-axis camera gimbals in high-volume production applications.
Youll build custom test fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems, apply statistical methods such as DOE and Weibull analysis, support supplier qualification, and drive root cause investigations and corrective actions through structured testing.
Responsibilities:-
Design, prototype, fabricate, test, and integrate a range of mechanical systems into flight hardware and ground control systems.
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Create custom test fixtures, automation, and data acquisition systems to enable robust, repeatable validation.
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Develop and execute qualification test plans for complex electromechanical systems, and define the high-level validation strategy.
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Apply Design of Experiments (DOE), life data analysis, and other statistical techniques (capability analysis, regression, Weibull analysis) to extract insights and support engineering decisions.
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Partner with supplier quality and purchasing teams to support component qualification, test method validation, and vendor development efforts.
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Contribute to and review risk management deliverables (DFMEA/PFMEA) and propose test strategies that address top failure modes.
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Support root cause investigations and drive corrective actions through structured test and analysis methods.
Required Qualifications:-
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, or a related discipline.
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5+ years of experience in reliability, product validation, or mechanical test engineering.
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Hands-on experience designing and building custom test setups and data acquisition systems (image capture, vibration analysis, thermal measurement, EMC/EMI measurement, etc.).
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Hands-on experience developing and executing qualification test plans for complex electromechanical systems.
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Demonstrated ability to apply statistical analysis in the context of product testing and reliability evaluation.
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Strong organizational planning skills and enthusiasm for developing high-level validation strategy.
Preferred Qualifications:-
Background in mechanical design of drones and/or multi-axis camera gimbals in high-volume production applications.
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Industry experience with UAS, UAVs/drones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or similar hardware-driven systems.
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Familiarity with industry-specific environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, etc.) and associated test methods.
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Experience with lightweight aerostructures, vibration, and fatigue analysis.
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Experience with BLDC motor system design, integration, and validation.
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Proficiency in PCB layout, design, and component placement for electromechanical systems.
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Familiarity with camera modules, imaging systems, and optical component integration.
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Knowledge of structural composite materials (carbon fiber, fiberglass) and related mold or tooling design.
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Experience performing or interpreting analyses such as thermal, aerodynamic, or transient vibration simulation.
Salary: $120,000 - $175,000
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