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Test Engineer

Test Engineer

Qualis CorporationHuntsville, Alabama, United States
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As a  test engineer  you will support the testing of space flight and non-space flight hardware for the NASA Environmental Test branch at Marshall Space Flight Center.   The test engineer will :

  • Support thermal testing in the environmental test vacuum chambers.
  • Support aerodynamic testing in wind tunnel.
  • Support fluid dynamics test operations.
  • Review test requirements and develop test plans.
  • Design / review test facility drawings.
  • Configuration control and documentation.
  • Review test data.

Job Duties will include :

  • Coordination with NASA project level customers across organizations to ensure mission success.
  • Work with a diverse team of civil servants and contractors to design, develop, setup, and perform wind tunnel and fluid dynamic.
  • Participate in safety meetings, task meetings, design reviews, and test readiness reviews as requested to support ASED and customer requirements.
  • Develop and deliver reports and presentations as requested to support ASED and customer requirements via Power Point and other various software packages.
  • Perform safety and certification training to support ASED and customer requirements.
  • Familiarity with OSHA and ANSI standards.
  • Minimum travel required.

    • Essential Functions

    Work Environment :

    Office and Laboratory environment. Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Requires travel in the domestic USA (

    Physical Requirements :

    Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods of time at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (80%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and our facilities (10%).

    Equipment and Machines :

    Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%).

    Attendance :

    Normal workday 7 : 30-4 : 30, Monday thru Friday.  Minimal overtime may be required (10%) to meet schedule milestones and to support technical demands of the job. Regular attendance is a necessity, and adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences are required.

    Other Essential Functions :

    The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others.

    Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

    Basic Qualifications

    Prefer a BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with 0-5 years of applicable experience.

    The ideal candidate will be an engineer with the following skills :

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  • Experience with thermal-vac testing is a plus.
  • Experience with AutoCad, MicroStation, or similar is a plus.
  • Experience with wind tunnels, aerodynamics, and Schlieren imaging are a plus.
  • Experience with applied fluid dynamics system analysis is a plus.
  • Knowledge of ASME Power Piping and Boiler codes are a plus.

    • Qualis LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and talented workforce who can contribute to the mission and vision of the Company. Our employees are our greatest asset and we promote a positive work environment, teamwork, professional growth, innovation, community involvement, flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment.

    Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Vet / Disabled and a Participant in E-Verify

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