Test Engineer

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Full Time Everett, WA, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader.

As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

The Test Engineer at magniX will be responsible for developing and executing tests that support electric powertrain engineering validation, certification testing to FAA Part 33 standards, production acceptance testing, and improvements to the performance of the electric powertrain once in the field. They will work with our design, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams, as well as externally with DERs and the FAA, to ensure tests are conducted safely and efficiently and produce the highest quality data.

• Define the test setups and data requirements for each test plan with the design, integration, systems, and certification engineers
• Develop and maintain test plans, test instructions, test reports, test data sets, and related documentation within a quality management framework
• Design, install, and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment for test articles and test cells, including calibrations, checkouts, and signal filtering
• Develop test cell and EPU control, data recording, and data reduction software using LabVIEW, HBM Perception, Python, and MATLAB, along with the systems that manage magniX test data
• Design and commission high-power electrical test equipment, and manage test equipment upgrades from purchase through installation, operation, and maintenance
• Operate and maintain the dynamometer and propeller test cells for development, certification, and entry-into-service testing
• Work with FAA DERs to ensure instrumentation used in compliance tests produces data that properly shows compliance with the applicable regulations
• Support EPU integration into flying test beds and support flight test activities
• Track and report test program progress to program management
• Work occasional rotating shifts when required to meet the team’s goals

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a development or integration/hardware test technical role
• 3+ years of instrumentation or data acquisition system design experience
• Experience working with electrical systems including HVDC sources, batteries, and supporting equipment
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and skills, hands-on skills expected

• Experience testing aerospace gas turbine or piston engines, or battery technology
• Understanding of propulsion system or battery technology development, validation and verification, and FAA certification
• High proficiency with LabVIEW, as well as proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• Experience with Solid Works Electrical or similar for designing schematics and wiring diagrams

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