Test Technician
About The Position
You will be the hands-on support, working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g., wire harnesses, avionics boxes, and sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician, you will work closely with a variety of engineers to perform functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and to optimize design, build, and test processes that help Loft to effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. About This Role: Use tools, measurement and test equipment to build and verify products (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, torque wrenches, calipers, meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc…). Focus of role will largely be on maintenance & support of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Test Equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vibration table) and flight product testing. Manage tools, hardware and test activities on the production floor to create a safe and organized environment for product actualization. Document production/test processes and assist with development/optimization of build and test procedures, production standards, and product designs. Contribute to culture centered around test process rigor and skills development Troubleshoot issues identified in product build/test and supply and/or execute recommendations for resolution
Requirements
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models.
- Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
- Coding/Programming experience of some type is required, Python is preferred.
- Previous experience with Vibration, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), and/or EMC/EMI testing.
- Meticulously detail orientated with pride in ownership of work performed.
Nice To Haves
- RF products/tools/test experience
- Experience test standards (GEVS, CEQATR, Mil-Std-1540, CETS/CTP)
- Certified forklift and/or crane operator
Responsibilities
- Use tools, measurement and test equipment to build and verify products (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, torque wrenches, calipers, meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc…).
- Focus of role will largely be on maintenance & support of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Test Equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vibration table) and flight product testing.
- Manage tools, hardware and test activities on the production floor to create a safe and organized environment for product actualization.
- Document production/test processes and assist with development/optimization of build and test procedures, production standards, and product designs.
- Contribute to culture centered around test process rigor and skills development
- Troubleshoot issues identified in product build/test and supply and/or execute recommendations for resolution
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, 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 in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
