Aerospace Hardware Test Technician — Thermal Vacuum & Vibration

Loft Orbital Solutions; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbitworks is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to design, set up, and operate specialized test equipment in Abu Dhabi. You will prepare flight hardware, install sensors, and run campaigns to verify spaceflight readiness.

The role emphasizes hardware-focused engineering tests with strict data integrity and safety standards, requiring extensive experience with test systems and cleanroom/ESD protocols.

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma or associate degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in mechanical/electrical/environmental testing of high-reliability hardware.
• Hands-on experience with test systems such as thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, or environmental chambers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate test systems including thermal vacuum, vibration sine/random, and anechoic chambers.
• Prepare flight and engineering hardware for test campaigns: mounting, wiring, installing sensors.
• Execute tests following procedures and engineering direction, ensuring data integrity and safety compliance.
• Monitor test parameters and document anomalies, ensuring traceable, high-quality results.
• Collect and analyze test data, generate plots and concise technical reports.
• Calibrate and maintain test instruments (vacuum gauges, temperature controllers, accelerometers, DAQ).
• Collaborate with engineering and AIT teams to improve test methods, fixtures, and automation.
• Maintain adherence to cleanroom and ESD protocols.

Skills

Test system operation

Reading engineering drawings

Instrumentation & DAQ

Cleanroom/ESD protocols

Education

Technical diploma or associate degree in mechanical/electrical/mechatronics engineering

Tools

Thermal vacuum chambers

Vibration tables

Environmental chambers

Anechoic chambers

Job description

Orbitworks is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to design, set up, and operate specialized test equipment in Abu Dhabi. You will prepare flight hardware, install sensors, and run campaigns to verify spaceflight readiness.

The role emphasizes hardware-focused engineering tests with strict data integrity and safety standards, requiring extensive experience with test systems and cleanroom/ESD protocols.