Senior Test Technician – Spacecraft Systems Lead & SME

Sierra Space; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Sierra Space in Louisville, KY is hiring a Test Technician V to perform routine, advanced, and novel tests on spacecraft components and systems. This expert will configure test setups, generate detailed results, and mentor team members as a SME within a Work Center.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Test Engineers, development of procedures, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience.
• Safety and handling of flight hardware.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Expert proficiency using basic test equipment, hand tools, electrical harnessing and mechanical fixturing.
• Able to setup and validate special test equipment and perform advanced test functions.
• Follow test procedures and advise Test Engineering on improvements.
• Understanding of 5S, FOD, and ESD awareness.
• Ability to lead and perform advanced test setup and execution tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to record and verify test results.
• Ability to train or mentor other test technicians.
• SME and/or Lead Technician experience.
• Provide input to Test Engineers for test configurations and procedures.
• Advise on capability requirements for test execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, advanced, and novel tests on spacecraft components, mechanisms, circuits, and systems while acting as a key liaison between Technician work and Engineering work.
• Set up simple to complex test configurations using hand tools, fixturing, test instrumentation, and software.
• Assist Test Engineers with the development of test procedures and work instructions.
• Document test results accurately and comprehensively, verifying them based on work instruction criteria.
• Perform test configuration repairs and/or component removal or replacement as needed.
• Conduct advanced equipment setup and maintenance activities.
• Use precision measurement tools to ensure components meet specified requirements.
• Perform predefined tests with consistent accuracy to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Adhere to general production floor practices, including safety, cleanliness, FOD, ESD, and test process protocols.
• Identify and report any anomalies or deviations from expected results to engineering.
• Assist with test failure investigations and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate correct handling and storage requirements for all hardware.
• Serve as a team lead or Subject Matter Expert (SME) within a Work Center.
• Provide input to Test Engineers for test configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and programs to improve testing processes and configurations.
• Work closely with Test Engineering to develop procedure updates and test equipment improvements based on lessons learned.
• Validate test equipment and test configurations, and review test setups and test data logs.
• Assist with the design and development of Special Test Equipment (STE) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for testing.

Skills

Test execution

SME leadership

Mentoring

Data review

Problem solving

Tools

ATE equipment

Job description

Sierra Space in Louisville, KY is hiring a Test Technician V to perform routine, advanced, and novel tests on spacecraft components and systems. This expert will configure test setups, generate detailed results, and mentor team members as a SME within a Work Center.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Test Engineers, development of procedures, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards on the production floor.