Mechanical Test Engineer

Mechanical Test EngineerAt ReLogic Research, you won't be just another headcount. We are a tight-knit team of engineers, physicists, and technical professionals solving some of the most complex challenges in national defense and we are looking for a hands-on Mechanical Test Engineer who thrives in a lab or government test facility environment and takes pride in getting hardware ready to test and data ready to deliver. As an AS9100D-certified small business supporting the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Missile Defense Agency, our test capabilities span materials characterization, component evaluation, and support for highly specialized government test facilities. This is a hands-on role. You will be assembling test articles, installing instrumentation, executing tests, and working directly alongside engineers at some of the most advanced test facilities in the country. If you are the kind of person who is equally comfortable with a torque wrench and a data acquisition system, ReLogic is where you belong.Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport test activities at ReLogic facilities and highly specialized government test facilities including assembly and preparation of test articlesInstall and verify instrumentation on test samples and components including strain gages, thermocouples, heat flux gauges, and other sensors as requiredExecute mechanical and thermal tests on materials and components working from engineer-defined test plans and proceduresSupport configuration and operation of test equipment including Instron load frames and data acquisition systemsPerform post-test inspections and support data compilation and analysis reportingMaintain test equipment including coordination of calibrations, upgrades, and repairsSupport integration activities and on-site test support at government and contractor facilitiesWork closely with engineers to understand test objectives, interpret results, and identify anomaliesRequired Qualifications3+ years of hands-on experience in a test, laboratory, or mechanical assembly environmentStrong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hardware in a lab or test facility settingAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and test proceduresExperience installing and working with instrumentation including thermocouples, strain gages, or similar sensorsClear written and verbal communication skillsMust be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearancePreferred QualificationsBS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related disciplineExperience operating universal test machines such as Instron, MTS, or equivalent load framesExperience with Instron BlueHill Universal software or similar data acquisition systemsExperience conducting tension, compression, flexural, or custom mechanical tests on materials and componentsExperience with composite materials including layup, cure, fabrication, and testingExperience with ASTM standard test methods and custom test setupsExperience supporting thermal protection system qualification testing for hypersonic or high-speed missile applications including arc jet, radiant heating, or high heat flux test environmentsExperience working at government test facilities such as AEDC, AFRL, or NASA test centersFamiliarity with AS9100D quality management requirements and test documentation standardsThis is a full-time salaried position with highly competitive compensation based on experience and skills, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Approximately 20% travel is expected.