Aircraft Systems Test Engineer
We have an outstanding Contract position for an Aircraft Systems Test Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Wichita, KS surrounding area.
Seeking an Aircraft Systems Test Engineer responsible for the development, modification, and test of a wide variety of electronic systems, electromechanical aircraft systems, including electric motors, generators, actuators, and integrated aircraft subsystems, with supporting exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems.
This role is a growth-focused engineering position, supporting New Product Development (NPD), reverse engineering, and capability expansion across FAA Part 145 repair activities. The ideal candidate is a self starter, capable of working autonomously in a fast paced, flexible engineering environment, and experienced in supporting DER repairs and FAA certification activities. The Aircraft Systems Test Engineer will plan, implement, and support FAA Repair Station activities; apply engineering principles, theories, and industry practices to develop FAA approved repair solutions; and participate across multiple aspects of the FAA FAR 145 component repair and certification process. All duties are performed in a dynamic shop-based environment supporting both Engineering and Operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Evaluate and resolve technical feasibility, test, and production issues related to aircraft systems.
Plan and implement engineering programs, including defining project scope, milestones, customer requirements, and technical strategy.
Develop capabilities to disassemble, repair, assemble, and test electrical systems, electromechanical aircraft systems, including motors, generators, actuators, and integrated assemblies.
Design, build, modify, and sustain test stands and test equipment, including electrical and electromechanical test infrastructure.
Support reverse engineering efforts where OEM manuals or design data are limited, including teardown, failure analysis, and test equivalency development.
Make changes to existing designs for derivative product development, cost reduction, or obsolescence mitigation.
Evaluate and approve engineering drawings, bills of material, procedures, and technical reports.
Coordinate activities related to technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering design and test challenges.
Prepare interim and final project documentation, including customer and regulatory deliverables (e.g., repair substantiation, test plans, qualification reports).
Maintain strong technical collaboration with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Engineering leadership.
Use equipment and materials safely and properly; report potentially unsafe conditions.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field or higher from a four-year college and/or university in the field of Engineering.
Experience in the assembly, disassembly, and testing of Electronic systems, electromechanical systems (motors, generators, actuators, or similar aircraft components).
Minimum of 3 years' experience in a regulated industry, such as aerospace or defense; FAA certification experience preferred.
Experience supporting FAA FAR 145 repair activities and DER-approved repair solutions.
Preferred experience with LabVIEW, SolidWorks, or similar engineering and test tools.
Proven team player with strong communication, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, organizational skills, and capacity to work independently.
Hands-on mindset with the ability to understand system-level interactions and the broader business impact of engineering decisions.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ambitious, flexible individual with a strong desire to learn, grow, and support business growth initiatives.
This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security-based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Rate: $65 - $80
Per Diem: N/A
Overtime: Possible
Duration: 6 mos +
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 09/04/2026
Attention: Kim Silcott
Address: 12062 VALLEY VIEW ST STE 108
City, State: GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
Phone: 657/250-1893
800 Phone: 800/261-3779
Email: kim.silcott@adeccona.com
Website: www.tadpgs.com
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