Secret-Cleared Space Hardware Test Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions located in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Test Engineering Technician to support manual and automated testing of advanced space hardware, including circuit cards, assemblies, subsystems, and space vehicles. You will ensure performance and quality requirements are met through hands-on testing.

You will work with RF, optical, and digital test equipment, run LabVIEW/TestStand tests, document results, and troubleshoot with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of experience in handling sensitive hardware.
• 6+ years of experience in operating RF, optical, and Digital test equipment and technology.
• 6+ years of experience in Windows, navigating directories, and MS Office programs.
• Associate Degree.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute manual and automated tests according to written procedures and engineering instructions, ensuring all test equipment is calibrated and software licenses are valid.
• Transport, assemble, and configure test equipment, fixtures, cables, and COTS components to support testing activities.
• Operate RF, optical, and digital test equipment, including network analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, optical test instruments, and digital multimeters.
• Run automated test sequences using LabVIEW or TestStand GUIs, accurately recording test results and documenting failures or anomalies.
• Troubleshoot failed assemblies under engineering guidance, collaborate with key stakeholders, and support resolution of technical issues.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

RF testing

Optical testing

Digital testing

Test equipment operation

Windows proficiency

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Acara Solutions located in Florida seeks a detail-oriented Test Engineering Technician to support manual and automated testing of advanced space hardware, including circuit cards, assemblies, subsystems, and space vehicles. You will ensure performance and quality requirements are met through hands-on testing.

You will work with RF, optical, and digital test equipment, run LabVIEW/TestStand tests, document results, and troubleshoot with engineering teams.