Senior Test Engineer

Join Divergent, a cutting-edge technology company focused on revolutionizing the automotive industry. As a Senior Test Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, durability, and performance of our components and assemblies. You will design custom hardware, build test methods, and lead validation work that directly impacts our engineering decisions and the quality of our final product. This hands-on position requires a deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals, design-for-test, and structural validation.

• Design and develop custom test fixtures, rigs, tooling, and mechanical assemblies using Siemens NX, and produce detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Lead the setup, instrumentation, and execution of structural component tests, operate MTS TestSuite for automated test control and execution, and analyze test data to evaluate component performance.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, materials, and quality teams to define test requirements, communicate test scope, timelines, risks, and resource needs to stakeholders, and prepare test documentation.

• You should be a CAD expert who thrives on the shop floor, someone who can bridge the gap between engineering theory and robust, repeatable hardware by working closely with multiple teams and suppliers. Team collaboration and strong communication are pivotal for this role
• Proficiency in CAD (Siemens NX)
• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Experience with data acquisition systems such as Dewesoft or NI FlexLogger
• Strong communication, documentation, and project coordination skills
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, hydraulic actuators, and instrumentation (Load Cells/Strain Gauges)
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or structural test engineering
• Self-motivated, organized, and effective in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Strong understanding of:
• MTS TestSuite and Atlassian Jira/Confluence
• Data acquisition and analysis tools
• Experience with CAE tools like Hypermesh and ANSA
• Experience with Zeiss Aramis system
• Shaker/Vibe table experience in setup and running vibration tests
• MIL-STD spec, knowledge and know how
• Structural testing (fatigue and durability)