Aerospace Environmental Test Tech I — Relocation Included

Telemetry Today LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I to support environmental qualification and testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic tests. This role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with test equipment and data acquisition.

Based in our Midland, TX facility with relocation, you will set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, document results, and collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on technical experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or test environments (1+ year).
• Experience with wiring, harnessing, soldering, or electrical assembly preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, and power tools.
• Experience operating or working around heavy equipment such as forklifts, cranes, or manlifts preferred.
• Familiarity with sensors such as accelerometers, thermistors, or thermocouples preferred.
• Exposure to environmental test equipment, DAQs, multimeters, thermal chambers, vibration systems, acoustic testing, shock testing, or thermal vacuum systems preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic, thermal cycling, and related qualification tests.
• Set up, configure, instrument, and operate test equipment including DAQs, multimeters, vibration shakers, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum systems.
• Install and verify sensors such as accelerometers, thermistors, and thermocouples for test execution and data collection.
• Build, route, inspect, and troubleshoot wiring and harness assemblies used during test operations.
• Perform soldering, connector assembly, and electrical continuity checks as required.
• Use hand and power tools including torque wrenches and precision tooling to assemble fixtures and test hardware.
• Monitor test performance, collect data, identify anomalies, and assist with troubleshooting test-related issues.
• Document test configurations, procedures, results, and non-conformances in accordance with quality standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DAQs

Multimeters

Vibration shakers

Thermal chambers

Thermal vacuum systems

Soldering

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I to support environmental qualification and testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic tests. This role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with test equipment and data acquisition.

Based in our Midland, TX facility with relocation, you will set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, document results, and collaborate with engineers to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.