Aerospace Test Technician: High-Pressure Flight Hardware

D.O.M. magazine; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Medical, vision, dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

3 weeks vacation

10+ holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a TEST TECHNICIAN (F9 SUBASSEMBLIES) to perform pneumatic and hydraulic acceptance tests on flight hardware and document results precisely.

The role involves working with high-pressure pumps and gases, using hand tools and advanced test equipment, and collaborating with design engineers to troubleshoot and repair hardware. Expect shift work; willing to travel as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform pneumatic and hydraulic acceptance (ATP) and qualification (QTP) testing of flight hardware and document results clearly.
• Work with high-pressure pumps and gases (helium, nitrogen).
• Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install flight hardware using hand tools and torque wrenches.
• Use test equipment to run performance tests on hardware.
• Analyze test data to meet engineering acceptance criteria.
• Troubleshoot with design engineers and repair flight hardware as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on test equipment and data acquisition systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LabVIEW

Analog testing

RF testing

Pneumatic test carts

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a TEST TECHNICIAN (F9 SUBASSEMBLIES) to perform pneumatic and hydraulic acceptance tests on flight hardware and document results precisely.

The role involves working with high-pressure pumps and gases, using hand tools and advanced test equipment, and collaborating with design engineers to troubleshoot and repair hardware. Expect shift work; willing to travel as needed.