Senior/Lead Test Technician - Aerospace Propulsion Systems

ExoTerra Resource LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

ExoTerra is seeking experienced Senior Test Technicians to join our test operations team. This posting is open to Level III (senior) or Level IV (expert/lead) based on qualifications. You will perform advanced environmental and functional testing of aerospace hardware including TVAC, vibration, EMI, and high‑pressure testing.

Level III candidates work independently; Level IV adds leadership and mentorship. Level IV candidates interface with engineering, lead test efforts, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Expert proficiency with test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, vacuum systems, thermal chambers).
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of high‑pressure system handling and operation.
• Experience troubleshooting test anomalies and equipment issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently set up and execute complex test configurations for environmental and functional testing.
• Conduct thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI, and high‑pressure testing on aerospace hardware.
• Operate and maintain advanced test equipment (mass spectrometers, vacuum chambers, thermal chambers, vibration systems, high‑pressure systems).
• Perform advanced hardware integration, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Analyze test data and identify anomalies requiring investigation.
• Support test procedure development and work instruction updates.
• Train and guide junior technicians on test procedures and equipment operation.
• Coordinate with engineering on test requirements and technical issues.

Skills

Test equipment proficiency

Electrical drawings

High-pressure systems

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Data acquisition systems

Vacuum systems

Thermal chambers

Job description

ExoTerra is seeking experienced Senior Test Technicians to join our test operations team. This posting is open to Level III (senior) or Level IV (expert/lead) based on qualifications. You will perform advanced environmental and functional testing of aerospace hardware including TVAC, vibration, EMI, and high‑pressure testing.

Level III candidates work independently; Level IV adds leadership and mentorship. Level IV candidates interface with engineering, lead test efforts, and contribute to