Aerospace Mechanical Test Engineer

Aerospace Mechanical Test Engineer - Contract

Location:

Loveland, OH

Compensation: $35-$50/HR

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical or hardware system testing
• Experience with instrumented test setups, including lab, rig, or test stand environments
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensor integration
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for mechanical and test systems
• Effective communication and technical documentation skills in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities:

• Partner with design engineering to define test objectives, requirements, and success criteria
• Design, build, and commission mechanical test rigs for turbo machinery and propulsion subsystems
• Develop and implement instrumentation plans, including installation of sensors and measurement devices
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems to capture high-quality test data
• Execute test programs, including setup, operation, troubleshooting, and data analysis
• Lead test readiness reviews and contribute to design reviews with test planning input
• Document test results and communicate findings to cross-functional engineering teams