Test Technician

Applied Aerospace & Defense•Long Beach, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Specializing in space industry products for satellites, launch vehicle and missile defense applications, our Long Beach, CA division offers seasoned expertise dating back to 1907. With modern-day technology encompassing complete COPV propellant and pressurant tank design and fabrication capabilities, we play an important role. Our proprietary spin-forming manufacturing capabilities provide enhanced technical solutions for various launch vehicle and satellite applications. Headquartered in Connecticut we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems Santa Ana, please visit our website at https://pcxaero.com/long-beach/. PCX remains at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, with highly-engineered, flight-critical components & complex assemblies for a diverse range of military & space applications. We're widely recognized as a premier source of proprietary tanks for fixed-wing & space applications & complex assemblies, including extendable refueling probes, landing gear, airframe structures & composites. Specializing in life-limited parts, our machining expertise extends to main rotor & power transmission systems for rotorcraft. We are a Company that embraces diversity. Employees enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally and network across Southern California.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma, preferred some college.
Minimum 3 years’ experience of pressurized testing in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Experience in working with high pressure equipment up to 20,000 psi including pumps, hoses, compressed gas cylinders, and making and breaking the associated fittings such as Swagelok, AN flares, Hi-Pressure, etc.
Experience in instrumentation for measuring pressure, flow, displacement (LVDT), strain gage, etc.
Experience in testing pressure vessels for aerospace applications a major plus (diaphragm tanks, PMD tanks, bubble point, static load, etc)
Experience in mechanical testing (tensile tests, etc) of material coupons a major plus
Independently motivated and detail-oriented with an eye towards quality and safety at all times
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to obtain a security clearance by the U.S. Government.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Learning NuSpace's portfolio of pressure vessels and standard test procedures for each to independently maintain throughput of acceptance testing on flight hardware
Setting up hydraulic pressure lines, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment to pressure test spaceflight pressure vessels and associated subcomponents
Following all manufacturing planning and process specifications with an attention to detail and quality.
Maintaining test work areas' cleanliness and organization.
Helping develop and refine 5S organization systems for composite and test areas.
Assisting in R&D testing processes
Outside processing and vendor support