Test & Evaluation Engineer 3 - 377150

Description:
This position is on the leading edge of aerospace systems development. The Mechanical Systems Labs are responsible for the verification and validation of airplane systems which include designing test systems to simulate loads seen during operation, systems may be active or passive, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical. Test flight control actuators and systems including primary and secondary flight controls. Includes design of simulated control surfaces, load systems, and environmental enclosures. Simulate aircraft flight deck for engineering testing of avionic/ human interfaces, flight control software and flight control laws. Familiarity with flight deck design of all models, human interface, pilot cuing (motion, tactile, etc.), control loading and visual systems. Test aircraft hydraulic components including pumps, accumulators, tubing, hoses, fittings, reservoirs, valves, fluids, etc. Includes test of hydraulic sub-systems and systems, safety and troubleshooting.

100% on-site
Basic requirements
• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry
•5+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience with 3D modeling tools
• Experience using Microsoft Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience documenting test results

Preferred Qualifications
• Preferred BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Effective communication
• Experience in hydraulic systems, load systems, and mechanical design
• Experience with model based engineering tools (MATLAB, Simulink)
• Experience following processes, procedures, and specifications
• Experience performing laboratory testing to standards (i.e. ASTM, SAE)

Bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification.
 
Job Number: 377150
Job Location: Seattle, WA
Rate: TBD
Duration: 12 - months
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 08/18/2025
Last Updated: 08/18/2025
Firm Name: CTS INTERNATIONAL
Address: 160 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 250
City, State: ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Phone: 425/451-0051
Fax Phone: 425/635-7630
Email: cjhunter@ctsinternational.com
Website: www.ctsinternational.com
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