Senior Structures Test Engineer

6 days ago

Santa Cruz, United States PDS Tech Commercial Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Senior Structures Test Engineer in Santa Cruz, California.

Senior Structures Test Engineer

Job Type: Contract (12 months)

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: 60.00-101.39 per hour (depending on experience)

Responsibilities:

Create test setups to validate the structural characteristics of primary and secondary aircraft structures (primarily composite) by working closely with the aircraft design teams to capture the nuances of aircraft design loads and operating conditions. Develop formal test plans, test procedures, instrumentation plans, test stand/fixture designs, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable testing of specimens as discussed. Analyze data collected during the aforementioned tests to generate reports that will provide quantifiable feedback to the engineering teams that will allow them to optimize their designs.

Required:

Experience with hardware testing in a laboratory environment

Ability to perform hands on tests including setting up and executing tests with test hardware and data acquisition.

Structural engineering experience including non-metallic and composite materials, preferably aerospace structures.

Experience using sensors such as strain gages, potentiometers, accelerometers, etc. (including sensor installation).

Fluent in data acquisition techniques, signal conditioning, and data processing techniques associated with above sensors.

Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing drawing creation, Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Excellent problem solving and communication skills.

Strong analytical background.

B.S & 8+ years relevant experience or M.S & 6+ years relevant experience or equivalent experience.

Desired:

3+ years hands on composite testing.

Experience with aircraft FAA certification processes.

Experience with industrial test laboratory environments and procedures.

Experience with Dassault Systems Catia, specifically using Generative Shape Design, Part Design and Assembly Design.

Experience working with advanced instrumentation, Digital Image Correlation, Fiber Optic strain, etc.

Hands on machine shop skills using lathe, mill, welder, and other machine shop equipment.

Aircraft homebuilding or rapid prototyping experience is a plus.



Pay Details: 60.00 to 101.39 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.

PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.

We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.

Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r
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PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r
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We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r
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Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.

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