Aerospace Test Equipment Technician – Vibration Systems

York Space Systems; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems seeks an experienced Test Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain and support environmental test hardware, including electrodynamic shakers and high‑power amplifiers, to safeguard satellite payloads during flight qualification testing. This role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering to ensure reliability and audit-ready records.

The on-site position requires hands-on troubleshooting, setup, and data logging in a tightly controlled aerospace environment, with attention

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on with industrial test equipment such as shakers or amps.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; read schematics and manuals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work around high‑voltage systems.
• U.S. Person capable of obtaining Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on test systems.
• Assist with setup, alignment, and configuration of test assemblies.
• Operate and monitor vibration and environmental test equipment.
• Diagnose faults and prevent hardware or payload damage during tests.
• Provide hands-on support to engineers and technicians during testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Electrodynamic shakers

High‑power amplifiers

Data acquisition software

Job description

York Space Systems seeks an experienced Test Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain and support environmental test hardware, including electrodynamic shakers and high‑power amplifiers, to safeguard satellite payloads during flight qualification testing. This role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering to ensure reliability and audit-ready records.

The on-site position requires hands-on troubleshooting, setup, and data logging in a tightly controlled aerospace environment, with attention