Senior Structural Test Engineer - Santa Cruz

• Contract Role- 1 year
• Possible extension and/or converting to full time employee

Requirements:

• Experience in laboratory hardware testing
• Skilled in hands-on test setup and execution, including working with test hardware and data acquisition
• Background in structural engineering with expertise in non-metallic and composite materials, especially aerospace structures
• Proficient in using sensors (e.g., strain gauges, potentiometers, accelerometers) and sensor installation
• Knowledgeable in data acquisition, signal conditioning, and processing techniques for various sensors
• Experience in mechanical design, creating manufacturing drawings, and using CAD.
• Qualifications: B.S. with 8+ years of relevant experience, M.S. with 6+ years, or equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with composite testing
• Familiarity with FAA certification processes for aircraft
• Experience in industrial test laboratory procedures and environments
• Proficiency with Dassault Systemes CATIA, including Generative Shape Design, Part Design, and Assembly Design
• Experience with advanced instrumentation such as Digital Image Correlation and fiber optic strain measurement
• Hands-on machine shop skills (lathe, mill, welder, etc.)
• Experience in aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

• Design and set up tests to validate structural characteristics of primary and secondary aircraft structures, focusing on composite materials.
• Collaborate with aircraft design teams to understand specific design loads and operating conditions.
• Develop formal test plans, procedures, and instrumentation setups.
• Design test stands, fixtures, and data acquisition systems for thorough, repeatable testing.
• Collect and analyze data from tests, generating detailed reports.
• Provide quantifiable feedback to engineering teams to help optimize aircraft designs.

qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 8 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

• Structural
• CAD
• Testing

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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