Test Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent; candidate must have at least 10 years of experience and continuing education, or an associate’s degree or equivalent and at least 6 years of experience that proves mechanical aptitude and ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Hands‑on laboratory or technical mechanical experience.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, safety protocols, and engineering instructions.
• Experience with measurement tools, test equipment, and general lab practices.
• Familiarity with non‑metallic materials (polymers, composites, adhesives, elastomers) or willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills and comfort with data collection systems.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a STAR ID

Nice To Haves

• Polymer or elastomer casting, molding, or processing experience.
• Previous experience operating or assembling test fixtures, small‑scale hardware, or propulsion‑related equipment.
• LabVIEW proficiency for data acquisition or automation.
• Robotic equipment programming or operation experience (e.g., robotic arms, automated test equipment).
• Experience in a materials lab environment focused on non‑metallics or environmental effects testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing on non‑metallic materials, including elastomers, composites, adhesives, and polymers.
• Support the assembly, setup, and operation of precision‑fitting mechanical components and custom test equipment.
• Conduct laboratory tasks such as mixing and curing rubber, specimen preparation, and physical property measurement.
• Prepare materials, molds, and fixtures for polymer casting and related processing activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement of lab workflows and test processes.
• Operate and troubleshoot LabVIEW‑based data acquisition and control systems.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, track consumables, uphold safety and cleanliness standards, and follow test procedures.
• Document test setups, results, observations, and deviations with high accuracy.
• Assist engineers and scientists with experimental design, tooling improvements, and prototype fabrication.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off
• Employee perks
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance