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Rise Technical

Senior Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Rise Technical, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Principal Consultant – Engineering / Manufacturing $150,000 – $200,000 per year + Equity + Relocation Assistance + Medical/Dental/Vision + 401(k) + PTO

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer with a passion for hands‑on testing and validation, looking to join a high‑growth startup working on cutting‑edge aviation hardware?

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in an ambitious, well‑funded company with world‑class engineering leadership, where your work will have immediate and visible impact.

The company operates in the aviation sector, designing and developing next‑generation hardware and flight‑critical components. You’ll join a highly skilled, fast‑moving team that is redefining how aircraft hardware is tested, validated, and manufactured.

You will also take a lead role in launching a brand‑new prototyping and test facility, developing test processes, building validation plans, and ensuring all products meet regulations.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly technical startup environment, and wants to shape the foundation of a next‑generation organization from the ground up.

The Role:

Lead mechanical product development and qualification testing, including structural, thermal, fluid, and environmental assessments

Develop and implement test plans, test fixtures, and acceptance criteria for new hardware

Collaborate closely with design engineers to validate new product designs and optimize manufacturability

Set up, build, and optimize test processes, procedures, and lab workflows for the new facility

The Person:

Background in mechanical, hardware, or product engineering

Hands‑on experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and mechanical calculations

Strong CAD skills and knowledge of GD&T, materials, and mechanical design principles

Experience with structural analysis, FEA, or other engineering validation methods

Thrives in a high‑growth, startup engineering environment

Aviation/aerospace experience preferred (automotive/defense also considered)

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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