Senior Environmental Test Technician — 2nd Shift

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Technician III (2nd Shift) for the Environmental Test Lab. You will apply your skills operating thermal chambers, vibration systems, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities.

The role requires a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role.
• Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and analyze test results.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab.
• Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires & connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling & tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures.
• Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Have expertise in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration).
• Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment.
• Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test.
• Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection.
• Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements.
• Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work.
• Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Skills

Environmental testing

Oscilloscope operation

Multimeter operation

Test documentation

Reading schematics

Team communication

Lab teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in related field preferred

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering wires

DC power supplies

Torque wrenches

Job description

Firefly Aerospace in Austin, TX is seeking a Test Technician III (2nd Shift) for the Environmental Test Lab. You will apply your skills operating thermal chambers, vibration systems, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities.

The role requires a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the