Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Dynamics and Environmental Testing Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, managing, executing, and analyzing dynamics and environmental tests to validate the performance, durability, and reliability of components and systems under a variety of physical conditions. You will work closely with design, quality, and technician teams to ensure that testing meet customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal specifications.

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 DOE

Develop detailed test plans and procedures for vibration, shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, combined environment testing and etc.
• Perform dynamics and environmental testing using equipment such as electrodynamic shakers, temperature chambers, thermal-vacuum chambers, and drop testers.
• Analyze and interpret test data, comparing results to design expectations and applicable standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, ASTM).
• Support test setups including instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.) and data acquisition system configurations.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing, working collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to resolve problems.
• Generate comprehensive test reports documenting methods, results, anomalies, and corrective actions.
• Ensure that all testing activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in test methodologies, processes, and laboratory operations.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1+ year of experience in dynamics, vibration, and/or environmental testing (academic, internship, or professional).
• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as electrodynamic shakers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-810, ISO, ASTM, RTCA/DO-160).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred:

• • Experience with environmental stress screening (ESS) and highly accelerated life testing (HALT/HASS).
  • Proficiency with test control software (e.g., Daisylab, Vibration Research, etc)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.