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Structural Test & Validation Engineer

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Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia · Posted 6 days ago

About the role

Put aircraft structures to the test. Join us as a Structural Test & Validation Engineer, leading full-scale testing, proving real designs and building a truly rewarding career in aerospace today.

Structural Test & Validation Engineer role in aerospace and defence, requiring hands-on expertise in static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing of aircraft structures from sub-component to full-scale level.

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate structural tests from preparation through execution to final report closure

  • Conduct static, fatigue and damage tolerance testing of aircraft structures

  • Operate and troubleshoot structural test rigs, load application methods, and instrumentation systems

  • Perform data acquisition and analysis using DAQ systems

  • Apply strain gauges, LVDTs and other instrumentation for structural testing

  • Execute Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods

  • Perform test-to-analysis correlation and validation of FEA models

  • Collaborate with Design, Stress Analysis, Manufacturing and external test facilities

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, aeronautical, mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline

  • At least 5 years in aerospace structural testing

  • Hands-on experience with structural test rigs, load application methods, instrumentation and data acquisition systems (DAQ)

  • Knowledge of aircraft structural behaviour, loads, stress analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Experience with strain gauges, LVDTs and structural test data processing

  • Familiarity with Digital Image Correlation (DIC) and NDI/NDT methods

  • Detail-oriented in test planning and reporting

  • Able to troubleshoot test setups and instrumentation issues

  • Willing to take a full-time overseas assignment of about 3 to 6 months, possibly extended

  • Immediate availability or short notice period preferred

Locations
Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Timezones
Worldwide
Education
bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years

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