About the Team: 

The Factory Test team designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant, with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel, avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead, now is the time to join. You won’t just execute, but you’ll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

About the Role:

• As a Test Systems Engineer, you will own 1 or more test systems or test campaigns supporting development of Terran R components at our facility in Long Beach, CA. As a system owner, you will design, analyze, and operate automated fluids systems. Teamwork and communication skills are critical, as you will work cross-departmentally to ensure your systems meet the test requirements of the component designer. Examples of your tasks may include:
• Designing test systems including their mechanical, fluid, and electrical components
• Commissioning new test assets and systems
• Completing, presenting, or reviewing fault tolerance analysis
• Planning and executing test campaigns

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar
• Knowledge of fluid and thermodynamic first principles
• Demonstrated experience designing systems to engineering requirements
• Demonstrated working knowledge of systems operations
• Ability to concisely communicate technical topics to audiences of many different backgrounds

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience writing sequences or other software
• Familiarity with cryogenics
• Understanding of structural design principles
• Delivery of systems compliant with ASME B31.3 & BPVC
• Willing to work at heights, in confined spaces, in a dirty environment, and away from your desk
• No previous aerospace experience is required for this position

About the Team: 

The Factory Test team designs, builds, and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant, with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel, avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead, now is the time to join. You won’t just execute, but you’ll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

About the Role:

• Lead and own smaller projects or portions of larger initiatives, ensuring high-quality work is completed within deadlines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with minimal oversight, utilizing technical expertise and problem-solving frameworks.
• Take responsibility for meeting short-term team goals while driving results and contributing to overall team performance.
• Provide technical oversight for team members, ensuring quality and accuracy in all work performed.
• Actively mentor and train less experienced technicians, elevating team knowledge and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to develop and implement new processes, hardware, and testing procedures

About You:

• 5-10 years of experience in aerospace testing or a related field with strong expertise in one or more technical areas
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions
• Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to guide and mentor others in both basic and complex tasks
• Ability to influence peers and elevate team performance by leading by example and sharing technical knowledge
• Solid understanding of materials, seals, and components used in testing processes, with the ability to explain the technical rationale behind their selection
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing work to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining high quality and minimizing errors

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to develop and implement new hardware or processes
• 5-10 years of experience in aerospace testing or related field with strong expertise in one or more technical areas
• Background in training or mentoring team members in complex technical areas
• Previous involvement in setting project timelines and managing material and personnel requirements
• Familiarity with safety hazards in the testing environment and experience implementing safety controls