Environmental Test Technician – Space Hardware Vibration & Vacuum

Terran Orbital Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (100% paid)

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Parental leave

Company swag

Job summary

Terran Orbital in Irvine, CA seeks an Environmental Test Technician to run environmental tests across components and spacecraft levels, including vibration and vacuum testing, and to support build and test activities as schedules allow. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will install, operate, and maintain test equipment, review test data, and ensure documentation is accurate.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility and precise attention to detail on a weekday shift from 6:00 AM to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least 3 years of Environmental Testing experience.
• Extensive experience with Vibration tables and Thermal vacuum chambers.
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing and test processes and procedures.
• Strong ability to comprehend technical work instructions.
• Experience with drawings, shop orders, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong understanding with test electronic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic test equipment.
• Proficient with various types of gauges, instruments and measuring devices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development and Production.
• Monitor and assess test equipment and test hardware performance throughout production and qualification campaigns.
• Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock).
• Assembly, activation, and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated equipment that interfaces with Flight Hardware.
• Work with engineering and facilities to plan, build, and activate test equipment.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and harnessing, including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers, and strain gauges.
• Performs functions that include test troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance, coordination with test engineers, and engagement with management on daily test activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas according to site standard practices and management guidance.

Skills

Vibration testing

Thermal vacuum testing

Reading drawings

MS Office

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Vibration tables

Thermal vacuum chambers

Job description

Terran Orbital in Irvine, CA seeks an Environmental Test Technician to run environmental tests across components and spacecraft levels, including vibration and vacuum testing, and to support build and test activities as schedules allow. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will install, operate, and maintain test equipment, review test data, and ensure documentation is accurate.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility and precise attention to detail on a weekday shift from 6:00 AM to