Aerospace Lab Technician

Apera; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Apera, a growing aerospace company in San Jose, is seeking a Level 1 Lab Technician to support test stand operations on-site. You'll work with the test operations team on hands-on lab tasks, including loading and unloading test stands and running simple tests to keep operations moving.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of hands-on mechanical/electrical experience or technical school background (UTI, WyoTech, or similar), and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on mechanical/electrical experience.
• Technical school background (UTI, WyoTech, or similar) is a plus.
• Enthusiasm to learn and adaptability; experience level is flexible, attitude isn't.
• Basic computer skills; manufacturing/end-of-line systems experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload test stands and run simple tests to support test stand operations.
• Keep day-to-day lab operations moving and organized.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Education

Technical school background

Job description

A growing aerospace company is hiring a Level 1 Lab Technician to support test stand operations at their San Jose facility (on-site).

You'll work directly with the test operations team on hands‑on lab tasks — loading/unloading test stands, running simple tests, and keeping day‑to‑day operations moving.

What we're looking for:

• 1-2 years of hands‑on mechanical/electrical experience


• Technical school background a plus (UTI, WyoTech, or similar)


• Enthusiasm to learn and adaptability — experience level is flexible, attitude isn't


• Basic computer skills; manufacturing/end‑of‑line systems experience a bonus

Details:

• On‑site, San Jose, CA


• 12-month contract


• Immediate start

Great fit for candidates from automotive, aerospace, medical device, robotics, or manufacturing backgrounds looking to grow into aerospace test operations