Senior Test Engineer

Description

Signia Aerospace is a global, integrated provider of high-performance systems and specialized components for the aerospace industry. Signia currently operates two complementary business segments: Thermal Management (key brands include ACE Thermal Systems and Mezzo Technologies) and Mission Systems (key brands include Onboard Systems, Lifesaving Systems, and Meeker Aviation). The Signia brands are leaders in their respective markets and provide a compelling value proposition to both aerospace and defense OEMs and end-users.

Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch, located in Anaheim, CA is one of the world’s leading providers of Search & Rescue (SAR) and Human External Cargo (HEC) advanced mission equipment for civil, commercial, and military helicopters.

Position Overview

Location: Anaheim, CA (Onsite)

The Senior Test Engineer Hoist & Winch business unit. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our aerospace products through rigorous testing and qualification. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical engineering background, a deep understanding of aerospace standards, and proven project management abilities.

What You’ll Do

• Test Program Development: Design, develop, and execute comprehensive qualification test plans and procedures for hoist and winch systems, ensuring strict adherence to industry standards, including DO-160.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze test data, identify performance trends, and perform root cause analysis for any failures. Document findings in detailed and professional Test Reports.
• Technical Documentation: Author and maintain precise Test Procedures, work instructions, and other technical documentation to support testing activities.
• Project Management: Oversee all aspects of test projects from planning to completion, utilizing strong project management skills and Earned Value (EV) analysis to track progress and report to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues and support product development.
• Environment, Health & Safety: Champion role for the Test Engineering department, Conduct 5s, daily inspections, incident reviews, equipment and instrumentation maintenance, Lead Job Hazard Assessments and address issues.
• Failure Investigation: Support failure investigation in developing root cause and corrective action for manufacturing and customer top-level systems integration/ test failures.
• While performing these activities the Test Equipment Engineer will interface with Customers, External Suppliers, Program Managers, Engineering Managers, Mechanical, Software, Electrical, and Systems Engineers, as well as the Manufacturing organization.
  
  

Who You Are

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in test, validation, or a related engineering role within the aerospace industry.
• Platform Knowledge: Direct experience in an aerospace environment is required, with a strong preference for candidates experienced with helicopter platforms.
• Engineering Background: A solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to complex test setups and troubleshooting.
• Tools & Software: Proficiency in a range of technical tools, including:
• Solidworks or NX for CAD and mechanical design review.
• LabVIEW for data acquisition and test automation.
• MS Office Suite for professional documentation and presentations.
• JIRA for project tracking and issue management
• Experience with Engineering lab equipment per EH&S procedures
• Experience with Testing Procedures (ATP, MTP, etc.) as well as experience in ATE design
• Experience with NI hardware-based test stands and programming in high-level computer language (NI tools such as LabVIEW/CVI, Test Stand)
• Experience with software programming tools such as Python, C, and C++
• Experience working with motor and motor controller testing.
• Experience with AC/DC systems.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as RS-232/422/485, SPI, CAN, ARINC
• Experience developing and maintaining Test equipment, developing prototype solutions to meet failure investigation needs.
  
  

What’s In It For You

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution matching
• In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, Onboard Systems also offers the opportunity to increase your future earnings tied to growth in company performance. We recognize employee contributions toward growing the business through our unique Growth Participation Unit program (GPU). GPUs are tied directly to company growth and reward all eligible employees with cash when the business grows over time.
  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status