Senior Environmental Testing Engineer

An advanced aerospace technology organization is seeking a Senior Environmental Testing Engineer to lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of environmental test campaigns supporting the development of next-generation aerospace systems. This role is critical to validating system performance, reliability, and safety across demanding operational environments, including high-altitude conditions.

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for translating system-level requirements into comprehensive environmental test programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring test readiness, execution, and reporting in alignment with internal and external standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of environmental test campaigns, including thermal, altitude, vibration, humidity, and related environmental testing

• Translate system and subsystem requirements into clear test objectives, margins, procedures, and acceptance criteria

• Own environmental test programs from concept through execution, analysis, and final reporting

• Coordinate and lead test readiness reviews (TRRs) and support test execution activities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional engineering teams, including systems, structures, avionics, and operations

• Manage and maintain environmental test infrastructure, including equipment specification, procurement, and vendor coordination

• Analyze test data, document results, and present findings and recommendations to engineering leadership

• Ensure testing aligns with applicable industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810 or equivalent) and internal quality expectations

• Identify technical risks, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities within test programs and infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Test Engineering, or a related technical discipline

• 5+ years of experience in environmental testing, including at least 3 years leading environmental test campaign development and execution for aerospace or other complex engineered systems

• Demonstrated experience designing and executing environmental test programs

• Strong understanding of environmental testing standards, methodologies, and best practices

• Proven ability to lead technically complex initiatives and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

• Experience managing test equipment, facilities, or environmental testing infrastructure

• Strong analytical, documentation, and technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

• Experience with high-altitude or extreme-environment testing

• Background supporting unmanned systems, aerospace platforms, or other advanced engineering programs

• Familiarity with FAA or other regulatory certification testing processes

• Experience working in startup, R&D, or rapid development engineering environments

• Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and advanced instrumentation

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