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Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company · 9 hours ago

Test Engineer

Chandler, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $121K/yr

2+ years exp

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Test Engineer to lead the creation, execution, and optimization of test programs within their Test Engineering department. The role involves significant independent work on complex tasks and driving continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance.

AerospaceEducationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures (Qualification Test Plans/Reports - QTPs/QTRs, Acceptance Test Procedures - ATPs) for new and existing products

Lead the coordination of activities for the development, identification, procurement, installation, verification, and calibration of new or upgraded test equipment and instrumentation

Determine the conditions, schedules, and resources required for test execution

Provide oversight and supervision in the design and fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment

Perform detailed test data trend analysis, optimize test parameters, and provide critical feedback to Design Engineering

Generate necessary Work Orders, Statements of Work (SOWs), and Requisitions for sub-contracted testing, interfacing with external vendors to ensure requirements and schedules are met

Manage sub-contract costs and labor estimations for contract proposals

Achieve expert status in cost accounting (SPI/CPI) and program management for test programs

Adept at using Visual to set up Engineering Masters for test cards

Actively participate in completing Process Safety Management (PSM) activities for new and existing processes, ensuring all safety considerations are addressed with sufficient countermeasures for personnel safety and environmental compliance

Actively participate in Sales Order Kick-Off (SOKO) meetings, reviewing proposed vs. contracted testing requirements to close gaps before production release

Actively participate in Sales Order Close-Out (SOCO) meetings, documenting technical lessons learned (e.g., test issues, material obsolescence)

Collaborate with engineering and technical personnel to troubleshoot and resolve testing problems, system malfunctions, and data interpretation issues

Actively participate in problem-solving teams related to production anomalies, customer complaints, or field returns

Provide technical support to Program Management, Applications Engineering, and Business Development by generating technical inputs for proposals, including data deliverables and testing cost estimates

Work independently with little to no supervision, prioritizing a heavy daily workload supporting factory deliverables

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to lower-level engineers

Champion 5S, Continuous Improvement, and LEAN methodologies within the department

Lead efforts for capital acquisitions of test equipment or facility modifications

Qualification

Test Program ManagementQuality Systems KnowledgeEngineering ExperienceMS Office ProficiencySolid Works KnowledgeTechnical GuidanceContinuous ImprovementInterpersonal Skills

Required

2-5 years engineering experience, preferably in a production atmosphere and in the aerospace or energetic materials field

Good working knowledge of MS Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Working knowledge of Access, Visio, and Project a plus

Interpersonal skills promoting effective interaction with other staff, customers, and suppliers

Knowledge of Quality systems and practices a must

B.S. Degree in an Engineering or Aerospace discipline

Preferred

Knowledge of Solid Works is a plus

Benefits

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Company

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company

PacSci EMC provides pyrotechnic and energetic material devices and integrated systems that operate precisely the moment they are commanded – down to the millisecond.

Founded in 1975

Chandler, Arizona, USA

501-1000 employees