Environmental Test Equipment Maintenance Technician - Vibration Systems

York Space Systems•Englewood, CO

1d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

York Space Systems is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to oversee, maintain, and service critical environmental test hardware. This role is crucial for ensuring the peak performance of heavy-duty Data Physics SignalForce electrodynamic shakers, horizontal slip tables, and high-power amplifiers. The technician will work directly with Structural & Test engineering teams to safeguard multi-million-dollar satellite payloads and space vehicles during flight-qualification testing at multiple axes. This position is fully on-site in the Potomac office.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial electrodynamic shakers, high-power amplifiers, or related aerospace test hardware.
Strong background in electronics, industrial plumbing (chillers/cooling loops), and precision mechanical assembly.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical product manuals.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work with high-voltage industrial equipment safely.
Must be a U.S. Person capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or TS/SCI) due to government and military contract constraints.
Willingness to work full-time in our Potomac St, Englewood, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work.

Nice To Haves

Direct training or service certification from Data Physics, Ling Electronics, or Team Corporation.
Familiarity with Data Physics 900 Series vibration controllers or SignalStar software.
Experience working inside Class 10,000 / ISO 7 cleanroom environments alongside satellite flight hardware.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on Data Physics electrodynamic shakers, amplifiers, cooling blowers, and water chillers.
Calibrate and adjust data acquisition systems, accelerometers, power bays, and force-limiting sensors to meet strict NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810 requirements.
Reconfigure, level, and align shaker armatures with horizontal slip tables and vertical head expanders for multi-axis testing profiles.
Lead all future equipment repairs as needed with limited outside support.
Monitor hydraulic systems, pneumatic load supports, automatic armature centering systems, and cleanroom air quality (ISO 7/8 standards).
Diagnose and repair sudden electrical faults, mechanical resonances, or signal anomalies mid-test to prevent payload damage.
Keep detailed maintenance logs, equipment health histories, and safety records in compliance with aerospace auditing standards.
Develop a preventative maintenance program including budgeting for spare parts.
Work with the industrial engineering and production teams to develop and execute plans to support utility upgrades for equipment installation planning.
Development of maintenance program for future machines for York use.
Other duties as assigned by supervision per business need.