Test Engineer 35 To 45 An Hour

Job Title: Test Engineer

Job Description

This is a safety-sensitive Test Engineer role responsible for establishing and executing test procedures for aircraft power generation equipment in a highly regulated aviation environment. You will support both engineering and production by developing, verifying, and validating tests for new and existing products, with a focus on hydraulic and AC oil-cooled systems. This is a 12‑month contract position, with flexible hours around a 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule and the potential to extend or transition to a direct role based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Establish detailed test procedures for aircraft power generation equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable aviation and military standards.
• Coordinate and perform testing activities for power generation equipment in support of engineering and production teams.
• Verify and validate new test methods and procedures to ensure reliability, repeatability, and regulatory compliance.
• Test new products and systems, including AC/DC power systems, avionics, and oil-cooled hydraulic systems.
• Develop and implement systems to gather, store, and analyze digital data during testing, including thermal, vibration, and electrical performance data.
• Set up, configure, and operate test cells and test chambers for hydraulic and AC electrical systems, including oil-cooled systems.
• Configure and monitor thermal testing, vibration and harshness testing, and temperature control setups as required by test plans.
• Perform instrumentation setup, including electrical and hydraulic instrumentation and calibration, to ensure accurate test measurements.
• Troubleshoot complex aviation power generation systems and test setups, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge of AC/DC motor control, power electronics, and circuit boards to support test execution and issue resolution.
• Interpret and apply relevant military standards, MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD, DoD requirements, and aviation regulations (including Part 145/121 repair station practices) in test planning and execution.
• Collaborate with product development, quality engineering, and research and development teams to support product qualification and validation activities.
• Document test procedures, results, and findings clearly and accurately for engineering review, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support audits and inspections related to FAA and other regulatory requirements by maintaining organized and traceable test records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of test methods, test fixtures, and data acquisition systems to enhance efficiency and quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of testing experience in the aviation industry or a similarly highly regulated industry.
• Proven experience developing, qualifying, and testing products in a regulated environment.
• Strong background in troubleshooting complex aviation power generation systems.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating test cells and test chambers for hydraulic or AC electrical systems.
• Experience with product testing and product development engineering in an aerospace or comparable environment.
• Knowledge of quality engineering principles as they relate to testing and validation.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including hydraulic design, hydraulic modeling, and hydraulics maintenance.
• Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems and AC/DC motor control.
• Experience with oil-cooled hydraulic systems and associated test setups.
• Familiarity with avionics systems and aircraft power generation equipment.
• Ability to work with circuit boards and electronics in the context of testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience with instrumentation setup, electrical instrumentation, and instrumentation calibration.
• Understanding and application of military standards, MIL-SPEC/MIL-STD, and DoD-related requirements.
• Experience with vibration analysis, vibration and harshness testing, and thermal testing.
• Ability to develop and use digital data acquisition systems during testing.
• Knowledge of FAA-regulated environments such as Part 145/121 repair stations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret test data and provide clear technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a safety-sensitive role within a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work with advanced aviation technologies in a clean, audited, and professionally run environment that values safety, quality, and technical excellence. The role offers the opportunity for contractors to transition into permanent positions based on performance, providing long-term career potential. You will benefit from a competitive pay structure tied to experience and performance, along with two weeks of accrued paid time off and six paid holidays while on contract. Joining a large, established aviation organization gives you exposure to complex, cutting-edge power generation systems and the chance to grow your expertise in a highly respected sector.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean, temperature-controlled, FAA-audited facility focused on aviation power generation equipment. Work is performed in a laboratory and production test environment with test cells and test chambers for hydraulic and AC electrical systems, including oil-cooled systems. The standard shift runs from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, with flexibility and the possibility of staying late as required by testing schedules. This is a 12‑month contract role with the potential for extension or conversion, depending on performance and business needs. The environment emphasizes safety-sensitive operations, adherence to aviation and military standards, and the use of specialized test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.

This is a Contract position based out of Twinsburg, OH.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Twinsburg,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.