Test Technician

Position Title:Test Technician
Requisition ID:1774
Position Location:Sterling VA
Position Reports To:Manager Space Electronic Systems
Supervises Others:No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD Intelligence Community and Civil space customers. We develop complex radiation effects mitigated designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary

Were looking for an entry mid-level and/or Senior level (0-2 or 3-6 years) Test Technicians to support bring-up functional testing and validation of embedded avionics systems. This is a hands-on role focused on board-level testing system-level testing and documenting real-time issues. Youll work alongside design engineers to ensure hardware performs as expected from early prototypes to flight-ready systems. Were interested in individuals with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of their work. This role is engineering-driven and an essential component to system success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform test verification and validation of avionics hardware including custom PCBAs and embedded systems
  • Tests may include efficiency power response time and capacity measurements
• Support initial hardware bring-up firmware loading and debugging
• Execute test plans and procedures based on system and interface requirements
• Use lab tools especially oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to troubleshoot and validate digital/analog signals
• Gather organize and report test data working closely with design engineers to ensure performance and reliability
• Assist with non-conformance report (NCR) generation alongside hardware and software teams
• Contribute to and participate in the expansion of production flow
• Gather and set up test equipment suite defined by product or engineering requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
(note: this role can be filled at various levels depending on candidate experience)

• Highschool Diploma (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes power supplies multimeters electronic loads etc.)
• Proficiency with hand tools including but not limited to screwdrivers torque wrenches and tweezers
• Clear and concise communication skills in a cross-functional team
• Basic understanding of electronics fundamentals and debugging techniques
• Detail-oriented and thorough documentation and execution
• Demonstrated experience working in an engineering organization with a structured methodical approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Scripting experience with Python Bash or similar languages for test automation and tooling
• Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git)
• Exposure to aerospace defense or high-reliability embedded systems
• Experience in an electronics laboratory with ESD and FOD control plans
• Experience with environmental testing: Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) or Thermal Chamber
• Experience with mate & demate of equipment from test article
• Experience with digital ticketing/procedural systems such as JIRA Epsilon3 or Business Central
• Experience with embedded Linux boards test jigs or hardware-in-the-loop setups
• Experience loading bitstreams onto an FPGA
• Experience updating firmware software or BIOS software
• Experience using Linux and personal computers
• Rework repair or polymerics experience which may include certifications (IPC NASA)
• Academic experience in STEM

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&D
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D accident critical illness hospital and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA FSA and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including company match)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental maternity and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus (for eligible roles)

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process please contact.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)