AIT Senior Test Technician Verified today

The Exploration Company is developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle designed for cargo transport and eventual human missions. We need a hands-on AIT Senior Test Technician to lead environmental and functional testing activities for spacecraft subsystems and hardware.

Environmental Test Preparation and Execution

• Setup, integrate and execute environmental tests: vibration testing, shock testing, thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing, and ancillary testing activities
• Take ownership of experimental campaigns for qualification of internally developed prototype components such as valves
• Prepare and machine MGSE (milling, drilling, helicoil installation); prepare FGSE including valves and pressure controllers
• Guide and train Junior Technicians when multiple qualification campaigns run simultaneously
• Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation and Ground Support Equipment for test campaigns
• Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing and instrumentation according to test procedures and engineering requirements
• Operate environmental test equipment including vibration shaker, shock test facility, TVAC facility and monitoring systems
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups
• Support testing activities internally and at external test facilities

Procedures, Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and execute test procedures with adherence to safety, cleanliness and quality standards
• Ensure all operations are properly documented and traceable
• Report anomalies and observations during operations
• Verify that tools, instrumentation and measurement equipment comply with calibration requirements before use

Tooling, Equipment and Facility Support

• Maintain and organize tooling, sensors, adapters, cables and test equipment
• Monitor condition and calibration status of test assets and measurement equipment
• Perform first-level maintenance and troubleshooting on test equipment and support systems
• Support integration and validation of new tooling and test setups
• Assist engineers in defining and improving test processes, setups and operational workflows
• Ensure laboratory and test areas remain organized, safe and operationally ready

Qualifications

• Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems or related technical field
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial testing or other high-reliability technical environments
• Hands-on experience with environmental testing equipment such as vibration tables, thermal chambers or instrumentation systems highly desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation and mechanical integration activities
• Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures and technical documentation

Technical Skills

• Read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings
• Mechanical assembly and test setups
• Basic understanding of sensors and instrumentation systems
• Familiarity with torque tools, measurement equipment and laboratory/test equipment
• Knowledge of safety procedures for environmental testing activities
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving in technical environments

Personal Qualities

• Strong rigor and attention to detail
• Structured and disciplined way of working
• Hands-on mindset with proactive attitude
• Ability to identify and communicate anomalies clearly and accurately
• Team player with good communication skills
• Reliable, organized and accountable
• Comfortable in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Excellent English communication skills

Relocation assistance including visa sponsorship is provided. Background check required.