Aerospace Environmental Test Technician I

Telemetry Today LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile seeks an Environmental Test Technician I in Midland, TX to support environmental qualification and testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, and thermal cycling. You will set up equipment, install sensors, run tests, collect data, troubleshoot issues, and document results according to aerospace quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1 year of hands-on technical experience in relevant environments, and familiarity with DAQs, multimeters, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, industrial, mechanical, electrical, or test environments.
• 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 preferred.
• Exposure to environmental test equipment, DAQs, multimeters, thermal chambers, vibration systems, acoustic testing, shock testing, or thermal vacuum systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of calibration processes and test instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• 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 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

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Data acquisition systems (DAQs)

Multimeters

Vibration shakers

Thermal chambers

Thermal vacuum systems

Soldering tools

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Power tools

Sensors (accelerometers, thermistors, thermocouples)

Job description

AST SpaceMobile seeks an Environmental Test Technician I in Midland, TX to support environmental qualification and testing, including thermal vacuum, vibration, acoustic, and thermal cycling. You will set up equipment, install sensors, run tests, collect data, troubleshoot issues, and document results according to aerospace quality standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1 year of hands-on technical experience in relevant environments, and familiarity with DAQs, multimeters, and