Mechanical Test Engineer

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

As a Mechanical Test Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Leading the planning coordination and execution of development and verification testing for complex mechanical and aerospace systems.
• Designing test approaches methodologies and strategies that validate product performance against requirements and program objectives.
• Developing test procedures test plans work instructions and engineering documentation to support product development activities.
• Supporting products throughout the development lifecycle from early concepts and prototype builds through qualification and production readiness.
• Configuring and utilizing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to capture and analyze test results.
• Collecting processing and interpreting test data to support engineering assessments design improvements and technical decision-making.
• Collaborating closely with design manufacturing systems and quality teams to ensure successful execution of development programs.
• Generating detailed technical reports and presentations that communicate test methods results observations and recommendations.
• Supporting customer-driven initiatives technical reviews and program milestones while maintaining schedule and budget objectives.
• Participating in proposal efforts by providing technical input test concepts schedules and risk assessments.
• Identifying technical issues during testing and driving root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Serving as a mentor and technical resource for junior engineers while promoting engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications;

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4-7 years of experience supporting aerospace defense or other highly regulated engineering programs.
• Demonstrated experience leading development testing and supporting qualification or verification testing activities.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation sensors data acquisition systems and test execution methodologies.
• Experience developing test plans procedures reports and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data identify trends and provide engineering recommendations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems product development processes and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings.
• Demonstrated ownership initiative and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting program objectives.
• Experience supporting requirements-driven environments with formal verification and validation processes.
• Knowledge of military and commercial engineering specifications preferred.
• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.

Salary Range: $110000 - $150000

Location: Onsite in Mukilteo WA

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.