Aerospace Environmental Test Technician I

AST & Science, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I for the 2nd shift to support environmental qualification activities. The role focuses on thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic testing with hands-on setup, instrumentation, and data collection, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.

You will configure test equipment, install sensors, and build harnesses while collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot issues and document results.

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience preferred in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or test environments.
• Experience with wiring, harnessing, soldering, or electrical assembly preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, torque wrenches, and power tools.
• Familiarity with test equipment such as DAQs, multimeters, and vibration systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental testing including thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, acoustic, and related qualification tests.
• Set up, configure, instrument, and operate test equipment (DAQs, multimeters, vibration shakers, thermal chambers).
• Install and verify sensors (accelerometers, thermistors, thermocouples) for data collection.
• Build, route, and troubleshoot wiring and harness assemblies for test operations.
• Document test configurations, procedures, results, and non-conformances per quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior technicians to support qualification and acceptance testing.

Job description

AST SpaceMobile in Midland, TX is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I for the 2nd shift to support environmental qualification activities. The role focuses on thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and acoustic testing with hands-on setup, instrumentation, and data collection, ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards.

You will configure test equipment, install sensors, and build harnesses while collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot issues and document results.