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About the role
The Exploration Company is seeking a hands-on AIT Test Technician to support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. This role is critical to ensuring that all testing activities are executed safely, accurately, and according to procedures and quality standards.
Key responsibilities
Environmental Test Preparation and Execution
- Support setup, integration, and execution of vibration testing, shock testing, thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing, and ancillary testing activities.
- Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) 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 associated monitoring systems.
- Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups.
- Support testing activities both 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 the condition and calibration status of test assets and measurement equipment.
- Perform first-level maintenance and troubleshooting on test equipment and support systems.
- Support the 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 and experience
- Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems, or a 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 is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation, and mechanical integration activities.
- Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures, and technical documentation is a strong plus.
Expected technical skills
- Ability to read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings.
- Experience with mechanical assembly and test setups.
- Basic understanding of sensors and instrumentation systems.
- Familiarity with torque tools, measurement equipment, and laboratory and test equipment.
- Knowledge of safety procedures related to environmental testing activities.
- Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in technical environments.
Personal qualities
- Strong rigor and attention to detail.
- Structured and disciplined way of working.
- Hands-on mindset with a proactive attitude.
- Ability to identify and communicate anomalies clearly and accurately.
- Team player with good communication skills.
- Reliable, organized, and accountable.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
What we offer
Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate, including visa sponsorship where applicable. A background check is required and will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for.