Mach Industries
Turbomachinery Test Engineer
$115K–$195K
San Luis Obispo, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 31, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years; test emphasis preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations. Employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive export-controlled technology without sponsorship for an export license.
About the job
Tests and validates small turbine engine systems for airborne defense platforms, building test infrastructure and using results to improve performance and manufacturability.
What you'll do
- Create test cells, instrumentation packages, and accurate test-cell control systems.
- Execute engine verification and validation, support assembly and testing of first articles and flight assets, and analyze results.
- Coordinate with design, integration, and manufacturing teams; support off-site testing at test ranges.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on engine systems, drivetrain, or complex mechanical systems; test emphasis preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as NX or SolidWorks and experience with FEA or CFD.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on mechanical systems prototyping, testing, and iteration; willingness to support short-term off-site testing.
Nice to have
- Experience testing small turbine engines or aerospace/defense propulsion systems.
- Familiarity with propulsion test cells, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
Pay
$115,000 — $150,000 USD (base salary); $155,000 — $195,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
NX, SolidWorks, FEA, CFD
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