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Contract Mechanical Design Engineer – Hydraulic Test Systems

Santa Clarita, CA, US • Posted 19 hours ago • Updated 17 hours ago

Contract W2

12 Months

No Travel Required

On-site

$40 - $45/hr

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Skills

Aerospace
Testing
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics Systems
Engineering
Manufacturing
Design Engineer
LabView
Python

Summary

JSG is hiring a Contract Mechanical Design/Hydraulic Test Systems Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA.

Pay rate:$40-$45 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical/Hydraulic Test Systems Engineer to support the design, development, and validation of complex aerospace hydraulic test systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead mechanical and hydraulic engineering activities for aerospace test system projects.
Design, analyze, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems including servo valves, actuators, manifolds, accumulators, and instrumentation.
Develop and execute test plans to validate hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
Perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.
Drive process improvements to enhance quality, reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Provide technical leadership and support project execution from design through testing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering with strong hydraulic systems expertise.
Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting aerospace hydraulic or electromechanical systems.
Controls experience (LabVIEW, Python, PLCs, and system integration)
Proficiency in mechanical design, system analysis, and validation testing.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a passion for aerospace testing, hydraulic systems, and hands-on technical problem solving.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10112459
Position Id: 8987118
Posted 19 hours ago

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