Aerospace Engineer

Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing tests to validate aerospace systems, components, and subsystems against design specifications and regulatory requirements. This role ensures product reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards through rigorous testing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for aerospace components and systems.
• Define test objectives, success criteria, and required instrumentation.
• Conduct functional, environmental, and performance tests on mechanical, electrical, and avionics systems.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, including data acquisition systems and simulation tools.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols during all test activities.
• Collect and analyze test data to identify trends, anomalies, and compliance with specifications.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, including findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve issues and improve product performance.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for test failures.
• Ensure testing meets aerospace industry standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, AS9100) and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and certification processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in test engineering and developing test procedures.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as FAA, EASA, and AS9100.
• Knowledge of thermal and vibration testing.
• Engineering degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port St. Lucie, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $45.67/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Port St. Lucie, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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