Sr Advanced Test Engineer

Job Description:Title: Sr Advanced Test EngineerLocation: Torrance CA USA 90504 (Hybrid)Duration: 07+ Months (with possible extension).Shift: Day Shift.Pay Rate: $70/hr. on W2 (All Inclusive).Hybrid (depends on project(s) supporting; 3 days onsite, 2 days remote. Job Summary:The Sr. Advanced Test Engineer assumes the role of a test lead in planning, coordinating, and executing projects and programs.We are looking for an individual with strong project management, leadership, and ownership abilities, as well as test engineering skills.Performs and coordinates test design, development, and/or analysis functions on advanced and complex engineering test projects.Leads and executes test programs.Develops solutions to technical problems specifically assigned or as they arise by applying advanced physical science, and engineering technologies.Designs and/or develops test systems for new products and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.Develops and assesses equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to test complex components and assemblies.Specifies, initiates, and coordinates acquisition of resources and techniques.Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.Participates in establishing operating procedures on new test systems and components.Compiles cost estimates and delivery quotations, monitors performance, and prepares reports, statistics, and recommendations for management review.Plans and performs engineering test programs and uses project management tools; advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering problems. Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving test design, test development, and acceptance issues.Prepares evaluation reports, analyses discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost-effective improvements for test equipment, procedures, or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce process time.Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HSE&F requirements to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment.Takes actions necessary to 'stop' work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.Interacts with other engineering groups to define, document, analyse, perform, and interpret tests for products, systems, components, or modifications.Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions.Assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs.Analyses test cases and provide regular progress reports.May perform other duties as required.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum 4 years of technical experience transferable to designing mechanical and test facility systems required to test pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, heat exchangers, high-speed turbo-machinery components, or systems.Minimum 4 years of Project Engineering or Project Management experience. Additional Qualifications:Experience taking test requirements and designing a reliable test system, defining internal requirements for mechanical, instrumentation and data acquisition equipment required for the total test system.Project management experience preferred.Ability to work under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making, strong bias for action and task/role ownership behaviours.