# Junior Propulsion Component Test Engineer at Amca

- Company: Amca
- What the company does: America’s new industrial base. Backed by Lightspeed, a16z and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.amca.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Entry level
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/amca/jobs/4320960009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/amca-junior-propulsion-component-test-engineer/

## About the role

The Junior Propulsion Component Test Engineer supports the verification and qualification testing of Amca's propulsion control hardware under the direction of senior test engineers. You will help set up test rigs, run tests, and reduce data on hydraulic and pneumatic hardware. This is an entry-level role for an engineer who wants to build a strong foundation in hardware test and measurement.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 0 to 2 years of engineering experience, including internships or co-ops
- Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition concepts
- Working knowledge of propulsion or mechanical systems fundamentals
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, safety-minded approach to lab work

Tags: Engineering