Test Technician

Loft Orbital Solutions•Golden, CO

11d

About The Position

The Test Technician provides hands-on support to Test Engineers by inspecting and testing spacecraft hardware and associated equipment, including wire harnesses, avionics boxes, and sub-assemblies. The role executes functional testing, for which Python experience is preferred, and environmental testing such as vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and EMI/EMC testing. The technician also helps optimize design, build, and test processes so Loft can scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand. The position offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise in complex aerospace hardware testing in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings and 3D models.
Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
Coding or programming experience of some type is required; Python is preferred.
Previous experience with vibration, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and/or EMC/EMI testing.
Meticulous attention to detail and pride in ownership of work performed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF products, tools, or testing, including Vector Network Analyzers.
Experience with optical payloads (cameras) or other optics testing.
Experience with test standards such as GEVS, CEQATR, Mil-Std-1540, and CETS/CTP.
Certified forklift and/or crane operator.

Responsibilities

Inspect spacecraft hardware and associated equipment, including wire harnesses, avionics boxes, and sub-assemblies.
Execute functional testing.
Execute environmental testing, including vibration, thermal, TVAC, and EMI/EMC testing.
Help optimize design, build, and test processes to scale testing activities in response to emerging and contractual demand.
Work hands-on with Test Engineers in support of hardware testing.

Benefits

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) accounts, with an employer contribution to the HSA.
100% employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays.
401(k) plan and equity options.
Daily catered lunches and snacks.
International exposure to the team in France.
Fully paid parental leave: 14 weeks for primary caregivers and 10 weeks for secondary caregivers.
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Off-sites, social events, and celebrations.
Relocation assistance when applicable.