Job Summary
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. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support the environmental test resource. This role will require the ability to work the first or second shift depending on business needs.
This position's internal job code is Environmental Test Tech. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.
Responsibilities
Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc.
Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including: accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities, etc.
As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years experience working in a test environment
Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required
Ability to maintain an organized, clean workspace
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers
Strong attention to detail
Some travel may be required
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
Experience setting up and operating a wide range of machining tools, including: CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools
Experience working with test automation equipment (i.e. power supplies, DAQs, etc.)
Industry certification, Trade School training, and/or Military experience
Experience working with Atlassian products such as Jira and Confluence
Ability to obtain Clearance
Ability to travel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
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