Aerospace Environmental Test Technician

Loftorbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is seeking an Environmental Test Technician to support testing and qualification of satellite hardware and spacecraft systems. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and test teams to prepare hardware, configure test equipment, execute environmental campaigns, and ensure procedures are followed safely and accurately.

The role focuses on setting up hardware, mounting sensors and data acquisition gear, running vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum tests, recording data, and

Qualifications

• Diploma, technical qualification, or Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience working with mechanical, electrical, or test equipment in a technical environment.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering procedures, work instructions, and test documentation.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, and equipment instructions.
• Experience using basic measurement and test equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with sensitive or high-value hardware.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare spacecraft hardware, components, and test articles for environmental testing.
• Support the execution of environmental test campaigns including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, and other qualification or acceptance testing.
• Install and configure test fixtures, sensors, accelerometers, thermocouples, cables, and data acquisition equipment.
• Prepare test chambers, vibration systems, and supporting equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform pre-test inspections and verify that test configurations match engineering documentation.
• Execute test procedures while monitoring hardware and test equipment throughout the test.
• Record test parameters, observations, anomalies, and results accurately.
• Support engineers in troubleshooting hardware, instrumentation, or test-equipment issues.
• Assist with post-test inspections and hardware removal following completion of testing.
• Maintain test equipment, tooling, fixtures, cables, and laboratory areas.
• Support equipment calibration and ensure test assets remain within their required calibration periods.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and controlled test environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Reading drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical measurement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Vibration testing

Thermal vacuum testing

Education

Diploma/Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Sensors and DAQ

Calibration equipment

Vibration systems

Multimeters

Job description

Orbitworks is seeking an Environmental Test Technician to support testing and qualification of satellite hardware and spacecraft systems. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and test teams to prepare hardware, configure test equipment, execute environmental campaigns, and ensure procedures are followed safely and accurately.

The role focuses on setting up hardware, mounting sensors and data acquisition gear, running vibration, thermal, and thermal vacuum tests, recording data, and