Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

BRC is seeking a Test Engineer to support planning, preparation, execution, and documentation of testing activities within our Research Test Center (RTC). This role works closely with engineers and consultants to execute testing projects, collect and analyze data, maintain testing equipment, and ensure accurate documentation of test results.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, consultants, and technical staff to ensure testing equipment is properly prepared and calibrated, testing events are safely executed, and accurate data and documentation are collected and preserved.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Support setup, execution, and closeout of testing events.
• Prepare and maintain testing equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Collect, document, and archive test data and evidence
• Assist with fabrication, assembly, instrumentation, and test setup activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and project teams to support client and project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes, documentation, and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, testing systems, or data acquisition technologies.
• Working knowledge of National Instruments technologies, including LabVIEW and DIAdem.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Preferred

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in testing, manufacturing, fabrication, instrumentation, or related technical environments.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, and shop experience.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a technically curious and hands-on engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with instrumentation and testing equipment, and contributing to meaningful engineering projects. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About BRC

BRC is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific consulting firm specializing in accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product evaluation, and testing services. Our teams combine science, engineering, and research to solve complex real-world problems.

Biodynamic Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BRC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Biodynamic Research Corporation is only hiring individuals in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Wisconsin.

Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) is a professional services firm specializing in biomechanical analysis and accident reconstruction. BRC is located in San Antonio, Texas and serves clients throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.

BRC was founded in 1986 by Dr. James V. (Jim) Benedict, a physician with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. The focus of BRC at that time was to retrospectively analyze automotive collisions, determine the application of the collision’s forces to the vehicle occupants, and determine the injury consequences. Over the years, BRC has applied this type of analysis to numerous traumatic incidents including, but not limited to, both high and low velocity passenger vehicle collisions, slip and fall events, and injury events involving aircraft, bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, elevators, forklifts, tractor-trailers, trains, amusement park rides, power tools and light industrial equipment.

Today, BRC has more than 60 full-time and part-time personnel performing or supporting a myriad of professional service activities related to biomechanics and accident reconstruction. These include physicians, most of whom also have engineering degrees, or who have a PhD in engineering, technicians with degrees in engineering, Nurse Analysts, Paralegals, Visual Communications professionals and a Research Librarian, as well as various administrative support professionals.

BRC's experts are oftentimes designated and asked to provide expert analysis and testimony during litigation proceedings. Over the past 25+ years, in addition to numerous depositions, BRC’s experts have testified in more than 1000 trials throughout the United States as well as in Puerto Rico, and several Canadian provinces.

BRC has also conducted extensive internally funded research related to biomechanics and accident reconstruction. This research has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed technical journals.

Company Description

Biodynamic Research Corporation (BRC) is a professional services firm specializing in biomechanical analysis and accident reconstruction. BRC is located in San Antonio, Texas and serves clients throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico.\r\n\r\nBRC was founded in 1986 by Dr. James V. (Jim) Benedict, a physician with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. The focus of BRC at that time was to retrospectively analyze automotive collisions, determine the application of the collision’s forces to the vehicle occupants, and determine the injury consequences. Over the years, BRC has applied this type of analysis to numerous traumatic incidents including, but not limited to, both high and low velocity passenger vehicle collisions, slip and fall events, and injury events involving aircraft, bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, elevators, forklifts, tractor-trailers, trains, amusement park rides, power tools and light industrial equipment.\r\n\r\nToday, BRC has more than 60 full-time and part-time personnel performing or supporting a myriad of professional service activities related to biomechanics and accident reconstruction. These include physicians, most of whom also have engineering degrees, or who have a PhD in engineering, technicians with degrees in engineering, Nurse Analysts, Paralegals, Visual Communications professionals and a Research Librarian, as well as various administrative support professionals.\r\n\r\nBRC's experts are oftentimes designated and asked to provide expert analysis and testimony during litigation proceedings. Over the past 25+ years, in addition to numerous depositions, BRC’s experts have testified in more than 1000 trials throughout the United States as well as in Puerto Rico, and several Canadian provinces.\r\n\r\nBRC has also conducted extensive internally funded research related to biomechanics and accident reconstruction. This research has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed technical journals.