Test Engineer II

About magniX

Based in Washington state, magniX is a leader in electric propulsion for aerospace & defense, working to revolutionize how the world connects by transforming the way aircraft are powered. magniX has been at the leading edge of electric propulsion innovation for quite some time, proving our technology in flight. We are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the 3rd era of aviation.

About the role

The Test Engineer at magniX will be responsible for the development and execution of testing activities to support the electric powertrain engineering validation, the certification testing to FAA Part 33 standards, the production acceptance tests, and any test aimed at improving the performance of the electric powertrain once in the field. They will work closely internally with our design engineering, manufacturing, and certification teams, as well as externally with DERs and the FAA to ensure tests are conducted to obtain the highest quality data efficiently and safely.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and operate dynamometer test cells for development, certification, and entry-into-service
• Develop and maintain test instructions, test plans, test reports, test data sets and related documentation within a quality management framework
• Develop novel approaches to test cell and EPU control, measurement and data acquisition and reduction processing using LabVIEW, HBM Perception and Python
• Design and participate in the commissioning of high-power electrical test equipment
• Support test equipment upgrades from purchase through installation, operation, and maintenance to ensure facility availability
• Support integration of the EPUs into flying test beds and support flight test activities
• Work closely with design, integration, and certification engineers in cross functional teams supporting test article and test instrumentation definition.  
• Design, creation, and management of instrumentation controls such as calibrations, checkouts, filtering, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, or Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years’ experience in a development or integration/hardware test technical role, 
• Experience working with electrical systems including HVDC sources, batteries and supporting equipment
• Proficiency with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, C  
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and skills

Preferred:

• 3 years of instrumentation or data acquisition system design experience desired
• Experience of test of Aerospace Gas Turbine or Piston Engines or Battery technology desired
• Experience with Solidworks Electrical or similar for designing schematics and wiring diagrams 
• Understanding of propulsion system development or battery technology development, validation and verification, and FAA certification.

Location 

Shift::  Typically 8-5, occasional need for 2^nd shift flexibility.

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).   
• 4 weeks paid vacation 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays. 
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range:  $110k-$130k

E-verify

magniX utilizes E-verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: 

This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. 

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 

Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure.  Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor.  

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Export Control Compliance

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” is required. A “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees. As this position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization. 

Diversity and Inclusion

magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.