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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Direct message the job poster from Rise Technical
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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