Senior Test Engineer

The posting, as Divergent wrote it

Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.

Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.

Purpose

In this role, you are essential to ensure that Divergent components and assemblies never compromise on safety, durability, or performance. You’ll be hands-on—designing custom hardware, building test methods from the ground up, and leading the validation work that directly shapes our engineering decisions and the quality of the final product.

The Role

We’re looking for a seasoned Test Engineer who balances deep mechanical fundamentals with a sharp eye for design-for-test and structural validation. 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.

Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Support

• Design custom test fixtures, rigs, tooling, and mechanical assemblies using Siemens NX.
• Produce detailed drawings, GD&T, build instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and high-quality builds.
• Good understanding of MTS hydraulic systems and the integration of hydraulic actuators.
• Support prototype assembly and fixture integration during test setup.

Test Planning & Project Coordination

• Develop test plans, procedures, and schedules for component and system-level validation projects.
• Utilize Atlassian Jira and Confluence for project tracking and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, materials, and quality teams to define test requirements.
• Communicate test scope, timelines, risks, and resource needs to stakeholders.
• Prepare test documentation, readiness packages, and configuration records.

Test Setup & Execution

• Lead setup, instrumentation, and execution of structural component tests.
• Operate MTS TestSuite for automated test control and execution.
• Configure and manage hydraulic actuators, manifolds, and servo valves for structural loading.
• Install and calibrate sensors including load cells, strain gauges, and LVDTs.
• Utilize various DAQ software packages for high-speed data acquisition and real-time monitoring.
• Ensure accurate, reliability, and safe operation of all tests.
• Diagnoses and troubleshoot mechanical, instrumentation, and test execution issues.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze test data to evaluate comp

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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