Description
As an Environmental Test Technician, you will set up and execute environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling for components, subsystems, and satellite products.
The role requires the ability to work the first shift. You will execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using specialised equipment and tools, including electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, and thermal cycling chambers.
Responsibilities:
- Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware
- Install and operate test instrumentation and specialised test equipment
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test procedures
- Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
- Record, prepare, organise, and deliver test data and documentation
- Maintain environmental test lab equipment and perform resource 5S activities
- Oversee testing at outside test facilities
- Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, and reduce lead time/labor hours
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4 or more years of experience with production or test environments
- 4 or more years of experience operating specialised equipment
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
- Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC, and/or acoustic testing
- Experience working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
Salary Range: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr