Hiring: Principal Test Engineer Company: Executive Recruiting Group Location: Broomfield, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:56:17 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, LabVIEW, Security Clearance, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience testing rocket-powered launch vehicles. •15+ years of experience testing rocket-powered launch vehicles. Required Skills: •Lead the assembly, integration, and testing of rocket propulsion hardware and development test articles. •Design and build test fixtures, stands, mounts, launchers, and ground support equipment. •Integrate and troubleshoot instrumentation, including pressure transducers, thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, and other test sensors. •Configure, calibrate, and operate high-speed data acquisition (DAQ) systems to capture critical engine performance data. •Develop detailed test plans, procedures, hazard analyses, and post-test reports. •Execute component, subsystem, and full-scale propulsion tests, including static-fire campaigns. •Analyze test data, identify anomalies, perform root cause investigations, and recommend design improvements. •Partner closely with propulsion, design, manufacturing, and systems engineers to rapidly iterate and mature hardware. Qualifications: •Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant field. •Operational familiarity with solid rocket motors and amateur rocket development. •Proficient with SolidWorks or other CAD software and familiarity with LabView. •Skilled in machining, metal fabrication, and instrumentation. •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance. •Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or another relevant field. •Direct experience with solid rocket motors and amateur rocketry. •Operational familiarity with DAQ systems. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Compensation: •$150,000 - $200,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!