Test Engineer

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

 About the role: The Test Engineer at magniX will be responsible for developing and executing tests that support electric powertrain engineering validation, certification testing to FAA Part 33 standards, production acceptance testing, and improvements to the performance of the electric powertrain once in the field. They will work with our design, systems, manufacturing, and certification teams, as well as externally with DERs and the FAA, to ensure tests are conducted safely and efficiently and produce the highest quality data.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Define the test setups and data requirements for each test plan with the design, integration, systems, and certification engineers
• Develop and maintain test plans, test instructions, test reports, test data sets, and related documentation within a quality management framework
• Design, install, and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and support equipment for test articles and test cells, including calibrations, checkouts, and signal filtering
• Develop test cell and EPU control, data recording, and data reduction software using LabVIEW, HBM Perception, Python, and MATLAB, along with the systems that manage magniX test data
• Design and commission high-power electrical test equipment, and manage test equipment upgrades from purchase through installation, operation, and maintenance
• Operate and maintain the dynamometer and propeller test cells for development, certification, and entry-into-service testing
• Work with FAA DERs to ensure instrumentation used in compliance tests produces data that properly shows compliance with the applicable regulations
• Support EPU integration into flying test beds and support flight test activities
• Track and report test program progress to program management
• Work occasional rotating shifts when required to meet the team’s goals

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Software, or Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
• 5+ years’ experience in a development or integration/hardware test technical role
• 3+ years of instrumentation or data acquisition system design experience
• Experience working with electrical systems including HVDC sources, batteries, and supporting equipment
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and skills, hands-on skills expected

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing aerospace gas turbine or piston engines, or battery technology
• Understanding of propulsion system or battery technology development, validation and verification, and FAA certification
• High proficiency with LabVIEW, as well as proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical or similar for designing schematics and wiring diagrams

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: 110,000-160,000

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. 

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.