Aerospace Environmental Test Technician

Telemetry Today LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid lunch and breaks

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I to execute environmental qualification tests, set up instrumentation, and troubleshoot test hardware. The role includes handling sensors, wiring, and test equipment, with relocation offered for the right candidate.

Overtime opportunities exist and higher-level roles are available for more experienced individuals. The position requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with test instruments, and the ability to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of hands-on technical experience in manufacturing or aerospace testing.
• 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 including accelerometers, thermistors, or thermocouples.
• Exposure to environmental test equipment such as DAQs, thermal chambers, vibration systems, or thermal vacuum systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and test procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong troubleshooting, 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 data acquisition systems (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.
• Support solar panel and satellite hardware testing activities.
• Monitor test performance, collect data, identify anomalies, and assist with troubleshooting test-related issues.
• Support calibration activities for test instrumentation and measurement devices.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and manlifts in accordance with training and safety requirements.
• Document test configurations, procedures, results, and non-conformances in accordance with quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians to support successful execution of qualification and acceptance testing.

Skills

Hands-on technical

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DAQs

Multimeters

Vibration shakers

Thermal chambers

Torque wrenches

Power tools

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I to execute environmental qualification tests, set up instrumentation, and troubleshoot test hardware. The role includes handling sensors, wiring, and test equipment, with relocation offered for the right candidate.

Overtime opportunities exist and higher-level roles are available for more experienced individuals. The position requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, familiarity with test instruments, and the ability to