Environmental Test Technician

Cerebras; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking an Environmental Test Technician to operate sophisticated testing equipment, conduct environmental tests, and collaborate with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a technical diploma and 2-5 years of experience in high-reliability hardware testing, showcasing a strong commitment to safety and detail in high-stakes environments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of environmental test experience preferred.
• Proficient in operating test equipment.
• Ability to read test plans and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment.
• Execute environmental tests per engineering direction.
• Collect and analyze test data and prepare reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Instrumentation understanding

Data acquisition systems

Education

Technical diploma or Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical technology

Tools

Thermal vacuum chambers

Vibration shakers

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

As an Environmental Test Technician, you’ll be responsible for executing spacecraft environmental test campaigns and operating critical test infrastructure including thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and acoustic test equipment. You’ll work hands-on with flight hardware, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems to ensure our spacecraft can survive the rigors of launch and space operations. This is a high-impact, detail-driven role ideal for a technician with strong test fundamentals and a passion for precision.

About this Role:

• Operate and maintain environmental test equipment (thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic chambers)
• Set up test articles and install sensors (e.g., thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges)
• Execute environmental tests per procedure and engineering direction
• Monitor test progress, identify and report anomalies or failures
• Collect and analyze test data; prepare accurate technical reports
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of test equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and cleanroom procedures
• Collaborate with AIT, QA, and engineering teams to improve test processes

Must Haves:

• 2–5 years of environmental test experience (aerospace or high-reliability hardware preferred)
• Proficiency operating test equipment (thermal vacuum chambers, vibration shakers, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret test plans, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Technical diploma or Associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical or electrical technology)
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety in high-stakes environments
• Solid understanding of instrumentation and data acquisition systems

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with environmental test standards (e.g., GEVS, Mil-Std-1540, CEQATR)
• Familiarity with RF testing setups or tools
• Basic scripting or programming skills (Python preferred)
• Certified forklift and/or crane operator
• Experience working in cleanroom or ISO-classified environments

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.