Senior Spacecraft Test Technician

Vantage Systems Inc; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Systems, Inc. is seeking highly qualified candidates for a contract position onsite at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the AFRL SSHINE contract.

At journeyman level, the role covers fabrication, assembly, installation of test apparatus, test data recording, and close collaboration with engineering to resolve fabrication issues. Candidates should have TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 5+ years with BS/BA
• TS clearance with eligibility for SCI Poly
• Experience in fabrication, assembly, and test instrumentation for aerospace hardware

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication, assembly, and installation of test apparatus and control instrumentation for spacecraft and related subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineering to resolve fabrication issues and review test plans.
• Fabricate precision parts using metalworking machines and interpret specifications for workers.
• Install, connect, and commission test units in fixtures and control systems.
• Monitor instruments and record test data for engineers.

Skills

Fabrication & assembly

Test instrumentation

Electrical/Mechanical testing

Troubleshooting

Hardware integration

Education

AA degree

BS/BA degree

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Welding

Job description

Vantage Systems, Inc. is seeking highly qualified candidates for a contract position onsite at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the AFRL SSHINE contract.

At journeyman level, the role covers fabrication, assembly, installation of test apparatus, test data recording, and close collaboration with engineering to resolve fabrication issues. Candidates should have TS clearance with SCI eligibility.