Thermal Vacuum Champer Operator

Orchard • Palo Alto, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

@Orchard, LLC is seeking a Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) Operator based in Palo Alto, California. The position provides thermal vacuum test support for space flight hardware, including subsystem and spacecraft acceptance testing. The primary focus is operating and maintaining TVAC test chambers: adjusting chamber settings, monitoring pressure, temperature, and other gauges, regulating liquid nitrogen (LN2) flows, and tuning chamber heaters. Between tests, the operator assists with maintenance to keep facilities and equipment operating smoothly.

The operator also prepares spacecraft and the test facility for TVAC testing. This includes installing test instruments such as thermocouples, test heaters, and calorimeters, and checking that heaters, thermocouples, and calorimeters operate properly before testing. The role also assists with mechanical, electrical, and LN2 connections and performs leak checks on LN2 lines. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• A&P certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide spacecraft-level thermal vacuum test support.
• Operate and maintain TVAC test chambers, including adjusting chamber settings, monitoring pressure, temperature, and other gauges, regulating LN2 flows, and tuning chamber heaters.
• Monitor chamber performance and testing.
• Prepare spacecraft and the test facility for TVAC testing.
• Install test instruments, including thermocouples, test heaters, and calorimeters, and check their operation before testing.
• Assist with mechanical, electrical, and LN2 connections and perform leak checks on LN2 lines.
• Perform chamber preventative maintenance activities.
• Provide support to mechanical, electrical, and RF teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED