Senior Development Test Technician

7+ years of hands-on aerospace development, environmental test, or structural test experience

Experience assembling complex mechanical systems from engineering drawings

Experience operating DAQ systems (Dewesoft, MTS, Revel, or similar)

Experience assembling hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Direct experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft development

Experience operating MTS systems, Instron or Frank Bacon load frames, and Data Physics vibration systems

Hourly pay range for this non-exempt role is $

40 - $52

+ equity in the company

Compensation will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

As a Senior Development Test Technician, you will play a critical role validating next-generation spacecraft hardware for the Mega Class satellite.

In this role you will be working side-by-side with Design, Manufacturing, and Test Engineers helping establish the Mega Structures Lab, execute development test campaigns, develop test procedures, build custom test setups, and perform structural and mechanical testing.

Build, assemble, modify, and tear down complex development test stands, fixtures, and one-off engineering hardware

Prepare test articles, for development and qualification testing

Execute static load, proof load, structural verification, leak checks, and subsystem development testing

Assemble hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical systems used during testing