Test & Evaluation Engineer 3

JOB TITLE: Test & Evaluation Engineer 3
LOCATION:Taft, CA
PAY RATE: $74.25/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Integrates propulsion test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations.

• Supports development and tracking of performance metrics, tracks trends, and develops action plans.

• Aids in development of a test execution plan including resource allocation, schedule for equipment and floor space usage, test support requirements, and program milestones.

• Develops communication plans for status of current test and cleaning activities relative to upcoming test activities.

• Develops, creates, and maintains test and cleaning documentation for test execution and cleaning requirements.

• Tracks current and upcoming test phases to status cleaning and testing activities to meet program need dates.

• Coordinates and collaborates with propulsion test management and engineers daily.

• Performs propulsion testing in propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, and vacuum systems.

• Performs precision cleaning of hardware.

• Conducts clean room operations.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

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

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.

• 7+ years of experience in test laboratory operations.

• 7+ years of experience performing propulsion testing in propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, or vacuum systems.

• 4+ years of precision cleaning of hardware experience.

• 4+ years of clean room operations experience.

• Experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager.

• Knowledge of propellant and chemical handling or storage requirements.

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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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