Mechanical Integration & Structural Load Test Engineer

Responsibilities
Structural Integration
•    Perform mechanical integration of aerospace structures including primary and secondary assemblies.
•    Execute assembly, alignment, and installation of structural components using engineering drawings and procedures.
•    Develop integration plans, assembly sequences, and work instructions.
•    Conduct fit checks, interface validation, and dimensional inspections.
•    Support resolution of integration issues, hardware discrepancies, and configuration changes.
Structural Load Testing
•    Support planning and execution of structural load tests including development, qualification, and acceptance testing.
•    Translate structural analysis load cases into physical test setups.
•    Prepare load introduction hardware, fixtures, and reaction structures.
•    Install and validate instrumentation including strain gauges, load cells, and displacement sensors.
•    Monitor load application and structural response during testing.
Test Operations
•    Participate in test readiness reviews and execution activities.
•    Ensure configuration and calibration of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
•    Support closed-loop load control testing environments.
•    Document test results, anomalies, and engineering observations.
Documentation & Quality
•    Generate test procedures, integration documentation, and test reports.
•    Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety procedures.
•    Maintain configuration control and traceability of test hardware.
Basic Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
•    3–6+ years of experience in mechanical integration, structural testing, or aerospace hardware development.
•    Experience working with large structural assemblies or aerospace components.
•    Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
•    Familiarity with instrumentation such as strain gauges, load cells, and displacement sensors.
Preferred Skills
•    Experience with launch vehicle or aerospace structural testing.
•    Familiarity with hydraulic structural test systems and actuator control.
•    Experience working with composite aerospace structures.
•    Knowledge of data acquisition systems and structural test automation