Test Technician (Instrumentation and Controls)

Stoke Space•Moses Lake, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Technician working at our Moses Lake Test Site, you will be responsible for building fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems, preparing the test facility for test operations, troubleshooting test related issues, and supporting general test operations. You will fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions. You will fabricate parts and assemblies using power tools, hand tools, and other typical shop equipment. You will work directly with experienced design and test engineers. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate
1+ years of experience in wire harness and electrical connector fabrication
Familiar with data acquisition systems
Familiar with pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, flow meters
Familiar with reading and interpreting schematics and drawings
Experience fabricating custom parts with little to no direction
Possess skills necessary for troubleshooting wiring discrepancies
Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful
Rigorous attention to detail
Strong multi-tasker
Unbeatable drive and ownership

Nice To Haves

Experience building up low voltage and data acquisition systems
Experience building and troubleshooting camera systems

Responsibilities

Safely operate various power tools, saws, and other heavy-duty equipment
Work closely with engineers for test stand maintenance and operations
Support troubleshooting efforts
Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems
Safely operate forklift, telehandler, and man lift
As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)