Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

Test Equipment Sustainment Engineer (Aerospace): Ensuring continued operation of deployed test equipment for military aircraft flight control actuation systems with an accent on multi-axis servo-hydraulic and electromechanical systems. Focus on investigating production stops, managing equipment obsolescence, and coordinating maintenance and upgrades of complex test systems.

Location: Onsite in Torrance, CA

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 Annually

Company

Global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems for military aircraft.

What you will do

• Coordinate and execute sustainment activities for deployed test equipment encompassing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and software components.
• Investigate and resolve issues causing production stops, quality escapes, or reduced first-pass yield.
• Manage equipment configuration and release documentation using the Pirana AVMS system.
• Lead test equipment obsolescence management and identify capital asset replacement opportunities.
• Support root cause investigations and perform technical reviews for test software and drawings.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits and participate in lean continuous improvement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Physics, or Project Management (or 10+ years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Aerospace, Automotive, or Test Equipment sectors.
• Proficiency in maintaining multi-axis, closed-loop, servo-hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience with JIRA, Pirana, NX, or LabVIEW is advantageous.
• Must be able to obtain US Security Clearances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and VISIO.

Nice to have

• Interdisciplinary experience across Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Systems engineering.
• Experience in the aerospace/defense manufacturing industry.
• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and manage conflicting demands.

Culture & Benefits

• Financial: Competitive compensation, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off) and flexible paid time off.
• Growth: Tuition assistance, mentorship, and leadership development programs.
• Support: Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).