Sr Factory Test Specialist
About The Position
The Sr Factory Test Specialist will design, build, and operate pressurized cryogenic/pneumatic/hydraulic systems for rocket testing. This role involves developing and managing advanced data control systems for real-time monitoring and analysis. The specialist will provide expert guidance to engineers on testing best practices, system capabilities, and operational limitations. Key responsibilities also include conducting first-level triage of test failures by analyzing telemetry and logs to determine root causes, and proactively identifying and mitigating hazards to ensure a safe and efficient testing environment. Additionally, the specialist will develop test plans, conops, and high-level P&IDs for production or development testing that other teams will execute.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant technical experience, including (but not limited to):
- Experience working with pressurized flight components
- Operating hazardous equipment with multiple sources of energy
- Building Complex Fluid-Mechanical Systems
- Console operation of large scale test stands with multiple sources of energy
- In-depth knowledge and experience with test automation, data acquisition, and control systems
- Proficiency with Basic Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Slack)
- At minimum: High School Diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Associates Degree or Trade Certifications in pertinent disciplines: e.g., Aviation/Automotive Mechanic
- Knowledge of rocket engine components such as pumps, valves, regulators, check valves, as well as electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valves, actuators, and other fluid system components
- Expertise in Python-based test scripts
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and operate pressurized cryogenic/pneumatic/hydraulic systems to support cutting-edge rocket testing
- Develop and manage advanced data control systems for real-time monitoring and analysis
- Provide expert guidance to engineers on testing best practices, system capabilities, and operational limitations
- Conduct first-level triage of test failures, reading telemetry and logs to determine root causes
- Proactively identify and mitigate hazards to ensure a safe and efficient testing environment
- Develop test plans, conops, and high level P&IDs for production or development testing that other teams will execute
Benefits
- competitive salary and equity
- generous PTO and sick leave policy
- parental leave
- an annual learning and development stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
