Test Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Golden, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 68000 - 95000
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Wanna join the adventure
You will be the hands-on support working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g. wire harnesses avionics boxes and sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician you will work closely with a variety of engineers to perform functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration thermal TVAC EMI/EMC) and to optimize design build and test processes that help Loft to effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand.
This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
About This Role:
- Use tools measurement and test equipment to build and verify products (e.g. soldering irons crimpers torque wrenches calipers meters oscilloscopes power supplies etc). Focus of role will largely be on maintenance & support of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) Test Equipment (e.g. thermal chambers vibration table) and flight product testing.
- Manage tools hardware and test activities on the production floor to create a safe and organized environment for product actualization.
- Document production/test processes and assist with development/optimization of build and test procedures production standards and product designs.
- Contribute to culture centered around test process rigor and skills development
- Troubleshoot issues identified in product build/test and supply and/or execute recommendations for resolution
Must Haves:
- Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models.
- Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
- Coding/Programming experience of some type is required Python is preferred.
- Previous experience with Vibration Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and/or EMC/EMI testing.
- Meticulously detail orientated with pride in ownership of work performed.
Nice to Haves:
- RF products/tools/test experience
- Experience test standards (GEVS CEQATR Mil-Std-1540 CETS/CTP)
- Certified forklift and/or crane operator
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
- 100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
- Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
- 100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan and equity options
- Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
- International exposure to our team in France
- Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
- Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
- Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
- Relocation assistance when applicable
$68000 - $95000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $68000 - $95000 USD per year determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cant quantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Loft Orbital builds software and hardware products to fly and operate any payload on a standard satellite bus. See how we're making space simple.
