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Mechanical Test Engineer

INSPYR SolutionsLos Angeles, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 27 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This on-site Mechanical Test Engineer role offers a competitive hourly rate of $80-$90 and significant growth potential within the aerospace industry, with opportunities for long-term extensions and conversion to a full-time position. You will thrive here if you have a strong background in aerospace mechanical integration and testing, enjoy developing detailed test plans, and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Apply today to contribute to exciting satellite and aerospace hardware development.

Quick Overview

Salary
$80 - $90/hr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Title: Mechanical Test Engineer
Location: Northridge, CA (100% onsite)
Duration: 6 month contract, long-term/reoccurring extensions & conversion to FTE possible
Compensation: $80/hr - $90/hr
Work Requirements: Export Control Requirement - Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen.

 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Develop test plans, procedures, and assembly instructions for satellite subassemblies and mechanical integration.
  • Coordinate environmental testing, both in-house and with external test facilities.
  • Support mechanical integration, assembly, and troubleshooting of aerospace hardware.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to meet project milestones and improve processes.



Core Requirements

  • 5+ years mechanical engineering/integration experience in aerospace or avionics
  • Proven experience writing test plans, test procedures, and assembly instructions for complex aerospace hardware
  • Hands-on familiarity with environmental qualification testing: thermal, vibration, shock
  • Experience with GSE/MGSE (Ground Support Equipment / Mechanical GSE) — supporting design, use, or maintenance
  • Solid grounding in mechanical assembly fundamentals: GD&T, torque specs, ESD procedures, tooling
 

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or Siemens Xpedition (XP)
  • Exposure to PLM/PDM, MRP, QMS, or configuration management tools
  • AS9100 familiarity

 


About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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