Aerospace Test Technician - High-Pressure & Cryogenic Lab

Spacex; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a TEST TECHNICIAN (FALCON) to support aerospace flight hardware testing in Hawthorne, CA. The role covers pneumatic and hydraulic tests, assembly of mock-ups, and adherence to engineering acceptance criteria.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in aerospace or related fields, experience with high pressure systems, and read schematics. Travel may be required; shift hours may vary with overtime possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 2+ years of testing experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware.
• Use hand tools, high pressure pumps, and protective equipment.
• Work with high pressure gases, such as helium, gaseous nitrogen, and liquid nitrogen.
• Understand and analyze test data to meet acceptance criteria established by engineering.
• Use computer software programs for controlling tests.
• Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install experimental and production flight hardware for master mock-ups, full scale operating models, and test assemblies.
• Repair or replace flight hardware due to engineering design changes and test failures.

Skills

Pressure systems

Cryogenic systems

Hydrostatic systems

Form blocks

Drill jigs

Shop aids

Hand tools

Precision measuring

Reading schematics

High pressure test carts

LabVIEW

Actuators

Hydraulic/plumbing systems

High pressure gases

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Test equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC seeks a TEST TECHNICIAN (FALCON) to support aerospace flight hardware testing in Hawthorne, CA. The role covers pneumatic and hydraulic tests, assembly of mock-ups, and adherence to engineering acceptance criteria.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in aerospace or related fields, experience with high pressure systems, and read schematics. Travel may be required; shift hours may vary with overtime possible.