Integration & Test Technician

Ten One Aerospace; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

HSA

Paid time off

Job summary

Ten One Aerospace in Annapolis, MD is seeking an Integration & Test Technician to assemble, integrate, and test spaceflight hardware and software. You will support experiments, testbeds, and calibration in a fast-paced lab environment, contributing to next-generation spaceflight missions.

The role requires 4+ years of hands-on I&T experience, proficiency with precision tools and electrical test gear, and the ability to work both independently and within cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on I&T experience with spaceflight hardware.
• Ability to work in-person at the Annapolis, MD lab.
• Expertise with precision measuring tools and electrical test gear.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in executing assembly/test procedures.
• Experience handling space-grade adhesives and epoxies.
• Authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, integration, and test of space flight hardware and software.
• Assist in R&D of assembly, integration, and test processes and testbeds.
• Maintain and calibrate optical cleanroom facilities and GSE.
• Support TVAC, vibration, functional and optical tests of cameras.
• Create and execute experiments and trade studies for cameras and processors.
• Perform soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication per standards.
• Follow lab safety and improve processes.
• Prepare assembly/test procedures and NCRs.
• Potential to mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Hands-on

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Python

C/C++

OpenCV

Precision measuring tools

Electrical test gear

ESD meters

Job description

About Ten One Aerospace

Founded in 2020 in Washington, DC, Ten One Aerospace provides engineering services and products for the aerospace industry, specializing in astrodynamics, controls, and autonomy for space missions. Our focus is on spacecraft GNC systems and flight software (FSW). Ten One Aerospace is developing a full suite of GNC capabilities for space missions, including RPO and docking across all orbital regimes.

Spacecraft RPO is a challenging, highly specialized, multidisciplinary field of aerospace engineering, extending beyond traditional GNC, and it is critical to space missions such as debris removal, on-orbit servicing, refueling, and in-space manufacturing. At Ten One Aerospace, we aim to make RPO safe and affordable to lower the entry barriers for new space companies and enable a robust space economy.

When you join Ten One Aerospace, you’ll be a vital part of a passionate and supportive team dedicated to pushing the frontiers of aerospace technology. You’ll be empowered and given autonomy to propose improvements or innovations based on your observations and expertise. Our culture thrives on mentorship and intellectual growth as we seek to build a team of world-class experts on this critical skill set of spacefaring tomorrow.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Integration & Test Technician who is excited to apply their experience assembling and testing space flight hardware, running experiments, and supporting general lab activities at a dynamic and growing aerospace company.

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to next-generation spaceflight missions in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assembly, integration, and test of space flight hardware & software systems.
• Assist in research and development of assembly, integration, and test processes, procedures, and testbeds.
• Maintain, organize, and calibrate optical cleanroom facilities, vacuum chambers, ESD workstations, specialized tooling, and ground support equipment (GSE).
• Support thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, functional, and optical characterization testing of spaceflight camera sensors.
• Support engineers with creation and execution of experiments and trade studies related to cameras, lenses, processors, test apparatus, simulation software, and other systems.
• Perform soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication in accordance with spaceflight standards.
• Closely follow safety and lab processes (e.g., ESD safe, cleanroom), and work with the team to improve processes.
• Build, update, and follow detailed assembly and test procedures (As-Built documentation, non-conformance reports (NCRs), redlines, and traveler logs).
• Potential to provide guidance and technical oversight to junior technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Able to work in-person at our lab in Annapolis, MD.
• 4+ years of hands‑on experience as an I&T technician working directly with spaceflight hardware.
• Expertise using precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, torque wrenches, height gauges) and electrical test gear (multimeters, oscilloscopes, ESD meters).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot solutions for complex hardware and software challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of precision is required, particularly in executing and annotating predefined assembly and test procedures.
• Hands‑on experience with handling space‑grade adhesives, epoxies (e.g., Stycast, Arathane, Scotchweld), torque specs, and staking practices.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in ISO Class 5/7 cleanrooms and strict ESD‑protected areas.
• Direct experience assembling delicate electro‑optical payloads, image sensors, or optical elements.
• Active or prior certifications in industry spaceflight manufacturing standards:
• NASA-STD-8739 or IPC-J-STD-001FS (Space Addendum Soldering)
• NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC-WHMA-A-620 (Crimping, Cable, & Harnessing)
• Programming experience using languages such as Python and C/C++.
• Experience with computer vision techniques and equipment.
• Experience working in ESD safe and cleanroom environments.
• Previous experience supporting spaceflight integration and test.
• Experience supporting TVAC and/or vibration testing for space hardware.
• Experience performing optical measurements, including Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) testing.
• Experience performing radiometric and photometric measurements (e.g., flat‑field, blemish, SNR, or uniformity analysis).
• Experience working with optical stimulators, collimators, or other projection/relay systems.
• Experience executing geometric camera calibration using standard tools (checkerboard or ChAruco targets and OpenCV‑based workflows).
• Experience identifying, tracking, and mitigating Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and contamination on optical components.
• Basic understanding of camera controls and sensor behavior (exposure, gain, frame rate, pixel saturation, and noise considerations).

Location

Ten One Aerospace’s facility in Annapolis, MD.

Why Ten One Aerospace?

At Ten One Aerospace, you’ll join a team of innovative professionals dedicated to pushing the frontiers of space technology. Our culture fosters intellectual growth, mentorship, and continuous learning in an environment where your contributions matter. If you're looking for an exciting, fast‑paced career where you can make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.

As a member of the Ten One Aerospace team, you’ll enjoy opportunities for career development with some of the most reputable professionals in the industry, a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance options for you and your family, 401K and HSA plans, and paid time‑off.

The salary range for this opportunity is $40,000-$100,000 based on experience and location.