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# Test Engineer

- **Company:** PLANIT GROUP
- **Location:** Lake Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Regression Testing, CATIA V5, Usage Tracking, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/test-engineer-palmdale-ca--531ac66e-3145-4b00-8ee9-8c6f69c2c910

## About the Role

Testing, Strategic Planning, Acceptance Testing, Needs Assessment, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical/Engineering Design, Quality Engineering, Environmental Health, Safety/Work Safety, Manufacturing/Production Testing, * Testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems such as:

o fuel systems, pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulics, electrical

 * Acting as Test Conductor/ Director for air vehicle testing
 * Authoring air vehicle system (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) test procedures and plans
 * Identification and operation of specialized test equipment
 * Wire harness and interconnect installation/ integration
 * Aircraft Sub-systems assembly and integration
 * work instruction authoring and work planning
 * Hands-on production floor support (Direct ownership and support of specific operations as well as interface with touch-labor employees)
 * Hands-on experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE), such as hydraulic mules, power carts, cooling air carts, etc.
 * Knowledge of common airworthiness, Quality, and manufacturing requirements for air vehicle validation
 * Ability to develop testing setups with little direction or information

Desired experience:

 * Experience and knowledge of typical Flight Line operations and ground support activities
 * Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment
 * Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences
 * Development/ protype/ first article program support
 * Jet engine integration
 * Jet engine service and maintenance familiarity
 * Ability to determine the required regression testing during air vehicle rework, maintenance, or troubleshooting
 * conducting Safety Briefs/Huddles prior to testing in order to ensure team safety, FOD compliance, and efficiency during test events
 * Ability to understand aircraft system operation to an IPT level for all air vehicle systems
 * Experience testing protype air vehicles
 * Strong knowledge of all phases of manufacturing
 * Manufacturing Engineer type role previously held
 * Teamcenter and Catia V5 software usage
 * STEM type degree

## Description

¤ Responsible For Identifying Operational Testing Needs And Executing Strategic Planning Initiatives For Creating A Safe And Efficient Shop Floor Testing Environment

¤ Work In Parallel With Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Safety & Health And Production Operations

¤ Create Manufacturing Test Engineering Statement Of Work Contractual Requirements

¤ Interface With Shop Floor Management & Shop Floor Personnel To Help Troubleshoot And Resolve Vehicle Test Issues And Implement Process Improvements To Increase Efficiency

¤ Create Shop Aid Tooling, Analyze Shop Floor Performance And Support The Quality Organization In Root Cause Analysis And Corrective Action Activities For Process-Related Defects