Test Technician (Electrical)

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment
• Perform testing operations on a variety of test equipment including pressurization and propellant systems
• Fabricate and assemble electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Maintain major test facility assets including power supplies, distribution panels, solar cells and gas generators
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues
• Operate fluid and mechanical systems
• Maintain tools, service shop equipment, and stock consumables.
• Provide direct test support for rocket engine testing

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace or other relevant operations or test environment
• Experience with the safe operation of pressure, electrical, power and data acquisition systems
• Proficient with basic fabrication tools and processes (electric/pneumatic power tools)
• Proficient with wiring, electrical and instrumentation systems with the ability to effectively troubleshoot problems
• Experience with multimeters and basic electrical troubleshooting tools
• Ability to fabricate parts and assemblies from basic technical requirements

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced agile development environment
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, an understanding for drawing symbols, flag notes and general notes
• Attention to detail and accuracy while working within a fast-paced production environment
• Demonstrated experience with data acquisition and instrumentation systems
• Demonstrated experience with writing, using, and updating test procedures, checklists, and documentation
• Demonstrated experience with bonding strain gauges and accelerometers
• Demonstrated experience with calibration/metrology of pressure, flow, temperature, and electrical test devices