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Test & Evaluation Engineer 3 - 63R-Propulsion Testing with Security Clearance

Artech Information SystemsTaft, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to contribute to critical propulsion testing projects within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you have a strong engineering background, extensive experience in test operations, and a keen eye for detail, especially with your existing Top Secret/SCI clearance. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise and grow within a dynamic engineering environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
$75 - $80/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Taft, CA, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

Job Title: Test & Evaluation Engineer 3 Location: Taft, CA Salary Range: $75 - $80/hour Not specified Introduction The *** Company is seeking a highly skilled Fluid Systems Operations Engineer to join our team. The selected candidates will integrate Prop Test execution requirements and resources to conduct pressure testing and clean room operations. This role will mainly collaborate with the SSL Leadership & Prop Test Manager, Prop Test engineering, and internal/external customers.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
  • 7 years of experience in test laboratory operations
  • 7 years of experience performing propulsion testing in any of the following regimes: propulsion systems, pressure and fluid systems, and vacuum systems
  • 4 years of precision cleaning of hardware experience
  • An active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
  • Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • 4 years of clean room operations
  • Experience as a lead, a supervisor, or a manager
  • Propellant and chemical handling/storage requirements Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Support the development and tracking of performance metrics, track trends, and work with leadership to develop action plans
  • Aid in the development of a test execution plan that includes resource allocation, a top-level schedule that tracks usage of equipment and floor space, test support requirements, and near or long-term program milestones
  • Improve overall communication and collaboration through a communication plan that provides status of current test & cleaning activities in relation to supporting upcoming test activities
  • Support the development, creation, and maintenance of test and cleaning documentation that supports test execution and cleaning requirements
  • Track current & upcoming test phases to status cleaning & testing activities to meet program need dates
  • Coordinate/collaborate with propulsion test management & engineers daily Company Benefits & Culture
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.

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