Freelance Automotive Test Engineer Jobs in Arizona

PacSci EMC is seeking a Test Engineer to own the planning, coordination, execution readiness, and documentation of assigned test programs in our Chandler, Arizona operation. This role is primarily focused on end-to-end test program ownership rather than hands-on test execution. You will work closely with technicians, Design Engineering, Program Management, customers, vendors, and outside test laboratories to ensure testing is properly planned, documented, scheduled, executed, and reviewed.

The ideal candidate is a mechanically minded engineer with 2-5 years of experience who brings strong organization, communication, data-analysis, and problem-solving skills and is ready to grow into increasing technical and program ownership. PacSci-specific systems and several specialized processes will be learned through onboarding and on-the-job training.

• Own assigned test programs from planning through completion, coordinating schedules, procedures, resources, test readiness, execution support, data review, documentation, and follow-up actions.


• Develop, maintain, and support Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs), with exposure to Qualification Test Plans (QTPs) and Qualification Test Reports (QTRs) as applicable.


• Coordinate with test technicians to ensure procedures, equipment, instrumentation, materials, and resources are ready for scheduled testing.


• Work cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve test-related issues and maintain program schedules.


• Coordinate testing with external laboratories and vendors, including obtaining quotes, supporting Statements of Work (SOWs), requisitions and work orders, and participating in vendor/customer meetings as needed.


• Analyze test and process data, identify trends or anomalies, communicate findings, and support troubleshooting and corrective actions.


• Support development, procurement, installation, verification, and calibration readiness of test equipment and instrumentation.


• Develop working knowledge of test-program cost management, including SPI/CPI concepts, quoting, labor estimates, and related program controls.


• Learn and utilize PacSci EMC internal systems and tools, including Visual, to support test documentation and Engineering Masters for test cards.


• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM), 5S, Continuous Improvement, and LEAN activities as applicable.


• Support capital-equipment and facility-improvement initiatives associated with test capabilities as experience and business needs develop.


• Support proposal and estimating activities with test-related labor, equipment, schedule, and external-laboratory inputs.


• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate status, risks, priorities, and issues effectively.


• Progressively operate with greater independence as knowledge of PacSci products, systems, processes, and test disciplines develops.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering or another mechanically oriented discipline is preferred. Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, and other relevant engineering disciplines may also be considered.


• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience; test engineering, manufacturing, aerospace/defense, or another structured technical test environment is preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate technical work, manage competing priorities, and drive assigned activities to completion.


• Experience analyzing technical, engineering, manufacturing, or test data and communicating conclusions clearly.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, program teams, customers, and vendors.


• Strong problem-solving skills, accountability, learning agility, and willingness to take ownership while asking for support when needed.


• Ability to work primarily on-site in Chandler, Arizona and support a Monday-Friday schedule, with occasional extended hours or limited weekend support based on test and customer needs.


• Ability to travel less than 5%, primarily to local external test laboratories.

• Experience developing or maintaining ATPs, test procedures, QTPs, QTRs, or similar controlled test documentation.


• Aerospace, defense, energetic-materials, automotive safety systems, or other highly regulated manufacturing/test experience.


• Experience coordinating external test laboratories, suppliers, customers, or technical vendors.


• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), LEAN, Continuous Improvement, or 5S.


• Experience with SolidWorks or another 3D CAD platform.


• Exposure to Microsoft Project, Visio, Access, or similar project/documentation tools.


• Exposure to program cost, schedule, quoting, SPI/CPI, or earned-value concepts.

During the first several months, you will build knowledge of PacSci EMC products, test methods, systems, and site-specific processes while assuming increasing ownership of assigned programs. Successful engineers in this role become trusted points of contact for their programs, keep testing and documentation moving, communicate risks early, work effectively across functions, and develop deeper expertise in test disciplines such as dynamics, thermal, environmental, or functional testing.

• Join a growing business where engineers gain broad exposure across design, testing, production, failure review, customer interaction, and product delivery.


• Build meaningful test-program and project-management experience while developing deeper technical expertise.


• Work within a collaborative Test Engineering team that values communication, accountability, learning, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements applicable to this position, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment in this role.

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life - faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About PacSci EMC

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Ralliant Corporation (NYSE: RAL) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com. PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It's how we achieve more together - for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.Ralliant.com/inclusion-diversity.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 66900.00-124300.00

The essential duties of this position require adherence to U.S. Government export control regulations. Accordingly, candidates must either be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be prepared to collaborate with the company in securing the necessary U.S. government export authorizations. While the company encourages all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that ongoing employment is dependent upon obtaining the appropriate government export authorizations.