This includes documenting test results and recommending areas for upgrades and improvementFind innovative ways to create, review, and optimize test processes/procedures to increase testing capability and rateIdentify and characterize system pitfalls and potential hazards; then work to resolve these by collaborating with design, production, and launch engineers on improvements for flight hardware and processesServe as the final authority to ensure all operations are conducted in a safe mannerPerform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environmentBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering field1+ years of hands-on testing experience (experience from internships, clubs or other hands-on extra-curricular activities qualifies)PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical systems, structural systems, propulsion systems, fluid systems, flight hardware or test operationsAbility to thrive in ambiguous requirements and aggressive timelinesHigh levels of personal autonomy and self-driven motivationKnowledge of hazardous systems (high pressure, cryogenic, flammable, hypergolic, pyrophoric)High level of familiarity with instrumentation and control (programmable logic control, high speed data acquisition, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves)Experience with code based data analytics (Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW) to solve real world problemsDemonstrated experience of effective root cause and failure analysisExperience writing and optimizing high risk technical procedures and work instructionsAbility to read, understand and apply technical manuals, data reports, mechanical schematics, electrical schematics, and design specificationsStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, accomplishing tasks with limited resources at a rapid paceADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Flight hardware is typically built in tight quarters and physical dexterity is requiredPhysical effort including sitting or standing for extended periods of time, lifting and carrying weight such as materials or equipment (up to 25 lbs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Test rocket hardware to determine suitability for flightProvide on-console engineering support for technicians during daily test stand and hangar operationsPerform real-time and post-test data review to evaluate the performance of test article and stand systems (fluid, structural, thermal, electrical).