Aerospace Environmental Test Technician – Relocation

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

HSA/FSA options

Employee assistance program

PTO / sick leave

Relocation support

Temporary housing assistance

Monthly stipend

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I in Midland, TX to support environmental qualification tests and test setup. The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience with test equipment and instrumentation.

Relocation is provided. Pay is based on experience with overtime opportunities and 1st shift hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday (4x10s). Flexibility for other shifts may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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

Wiring & soldering

Hand tools

Heavy equipment operation

Sensor familiarity

Environmental test equipment

Calibration basics

Engineering drawings

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DAQ systems

Multimeters

Vibration shakers

Thermal chambers

Torque wrenches

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Environmental Test Technician I in Midland, TX to support environmental qualification tests and test setup. The role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience with test equipment and instrumentation.

Relocation is provided. Pay is based on experience with overtime opportunities and 1st shift hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday (4x10s). Flexibility for other shifts may be available.