Test Engineer in Valencia, California at ITT Aerospace Controls LLC

Test Engineer

US-CA-Valencia

Job ID: 2026-16650
Type: Employee
# of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering/R&D
US-CA-Valencia -1166

Overview

The Test Engineer works in a hands-on environment supporting the design engineering team to provide technical support for environmental qualification testing of new products. You will be responsible for the design of electro-mechanical test setups for new products, and maintenance, repairs, obsolescence planning and continuous improvement on existing test setups with a strategic approach to automation where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Quickly develop a thorough understanding of the company’s products and all test requirements (primarily: rotary actuators, hydraulic valves, and pressure and temperature switches).
• Translate test requirements & procedures into physical test setups and test plans. Assist test technicians with the construction of test setups.
• Implement environmental tests per RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810 (temperature, humidity, altitude, vibration, shock, hydraulic/pneumatic flow)
• Modify existing test equipment, hardware and/or software to accommodate new or changed requirements.
• Monitor ongoing tests and interpret data to identify and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Evaluate/select outside test labs to assist with qualification test programs as necessary.
• Work on electrical panels/controllers/circuit boards of high pressure & voltage pneumatic and hydraulic systems (up to 10,000 PSI/280 VAC).
• Work on test equipment that operates at high temperatures (up to 800° F).
• Create equipment drawings and electrical schematics, specify and purchase all components and materials, find reliable vendors to assist, and write software to accomplish the design and development of automated test equipment.
• Ensure a safe environment at all times.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or any related
• Previous experience with test engineering; Experience in an aerospace setting is preferred.
• Understand and safely use motors, gearboxes, valves, electrical power, pneumatics and hydraulics and all commonly used related tools and components, including oscilloscopes.
• Prepare detailed documents that are accurate, clear, and concise.
• Design mechanical systems and mechanisms in SolidWorks and/or Creo
• Develop and debug test automation software in LabVIEW, TestStand, and Python (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Lift up to 40 lbs

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.