Environmental Test Equipment Maintenance Technician - Vibration Systems

York Space Systems; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems in Englewood, CO is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee, maintain, and service our environmental test hardware, including Data Physics shakers, amplifiers, and chillers. You will work with Structural & Test engineering to safeguard satellite payloads during flight-qualification testing at multiple axes.

This on-site role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with aerospace test hardware, strong electronics and mechanical skills, and the ability to read complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining aerospace test hardware.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work with high-voltage equipment safely.
• U.S. Person capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or TS/SCI).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on shakers, amplifiers, chillers, and related hardware.
• Calibrate data acquisition systems, accelerometers, power bays, and sensors to meet NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810.
• Lead future equipment repairs with limited outside support.
• Maintain maintenance logs and safety records per aerospace auditing standards.
• Develop a preventive maintenance program including budgeting for spare parts.
• Coordinate with engineering and production for equipment upgrades and installation plans.

Skills

Electronics fundamentals

Reading schematics

Mechanical assembly

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Data Physics shakers

SignalStar software

Vibration controllers

Job description

York is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to oversee, maintain, and service our critical environmental test hardware. In this role, you will be the primary backbone ensuring our heavy-duty Data Physics SignalForce electrodynamic shakers, horizontal slip tables, and high-power amplifiers operate at peak performance.

You will work directly with our Structural & Test engineering teams to safeguard multi-million-dollar satellite payloads and space vehicles during flight-qualification testing at multiple axis.

This role will be fully on-site in our Potomac office.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on Data Physics electrodynamic shakers, amplifiers, cooling blowers, and water chillers.
• System Calibration: Calibrate and adjust data acquisition systems, accelerometers, power bays, and force-limiting sensors to meet strict NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810 requirements.
• Mechanical Alignment: Reconfigure, level, and align shaker armatures with horizontal slip tables and vertical head expanders for multi-axis testing profiles.
• Expected to lead all future equipment repairs as needed with limited outside support.
• Facility Inspections: Monitor hydraulic systems, pneumatic load supports, automatic armature centering systems, and cleanroom air quality (ISO 7/8 standards).
• Emergency Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair sudden electrical faults, mechanical resonances, or signal anomalies mid-test to prevent payload damage.
• Documentation: Keep detailed maintenance logs, equipment health histories, and safety records in compliance with aerospace auditing standards.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program including budgeting for spare parts
• Work with the industrial engineering and production teams to develop and execute plans to support utility upgrades for equipment installation planning.
• Development of maintenance program for future machines for York use
• Other duties as assigned by supervision per business need

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial electrodynamic shakers, high-power amplifiers, or related aerospace test hardware.
• Strong background in electronics, industrial plumbing (chillers/cooling loops), and precision mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical product manuals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work with high-voltage industrial equipment safely.
• Must be a U.S. Person capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or TS/SCI) due to government and military contract constraints.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Potomac St, Englewood, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct training or service certification from Data Physics, Ling Electronics, or Team Corporation.
• Familiarity with Data Physics 900 Series vibration controllers or SignalStar software.
• Experience working inside Class 10,000 / ISO 7 cleanroom environments alongside satellite flight hardware.