Test & Evaluation Engineer - CA

Job Title: Test & Evaluation Engineer
Location: Taft, CA
Duration: 12+ Months, Possible Extension

Regular and predictable attendance is required. We are seeking a skilled engineer to join our team in Taft, CA. The selected candidate will integrate test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations. This role will mainly collaborate with leadership, test management, engineering teams, and internal/external customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the development and tracking of performance metrics, track trends, and work with leadership to develop action plans.
• Aid in the development of a test execution plan that includes resource allocation, a top-level schedule that tracks usage of equipment and floor space, test support requirements, and near or long-term program milestones.
• Improve overall communication and collaboration through a communication plan that provides the status of current test and cleaning activities in relation to supporting upcoming test activities.
• Support the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation that supports test execution and cleaning requirements.
• Track current & upcoming test phases to status cleaning & testing activities to meet program need dates.
• Coordinate/collaborate with propulsion test management & engineers daily.
• Work under general direction.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 7 years of experience in test laboratory operations.
• 7 years of experience performing propulsion testing in propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, or vacuum systems.
• 4 years of precision cleaning of hardware experience.
• An active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Preferred Skills:

• 4 years of clean room operations experience.
• Experience as a lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Knowledge of propellant and chemical handling/storage requirements.

International Travel Required: No

Direct/Indirect: Direct

For immediate consideration please click APPLY. Please share your latest resume at Nishant.singh@artech.com .