Space Hardware Test Technician - Automation & Wiring Expert

SpaceNews; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceNews is seeking an experienced test automation technician to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for space-flight hardware evaluation. You will interface with diverse electrical and optomechanical hardware during production testing, ensuring reliability and accuracy through systematic troubleshooting and calibration.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, wiring harness construction, tool proficiency, and rigorous documentation in a clean lab environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in test automation or electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and data acquisition systems.
• Proven ability to perform electrical testing at board, module, and system levels.
• Experience fabricating cable and harness assemblies.
• Proficient with hand tools, soldering equipment, and lab instruments.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ESD protocols and laboratory safety procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Construct new test systems using engineering drawings, program documentation, and test engineering input.
• Build wire and cable harness assemblies for test systems.
• Validate and test automated test systems to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system and unit integration issues.
• Train team members on test system setup and operation.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of test systems and measurement equipment.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, cable diagrams, BOMs, and configuration records.

Skills

Electrical system testing

Harness fabrication

Automation test equipment

Documentation & drawings

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DVMs

Signal analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Soldering equipment

Lab instruments

Job description

SpaceNews is seeking an experienced test automation technician to design, build, and maintain automated test systems for space-flight hardware evaluation. You will interface with diverse electrical and optomechanical hardware during production testing, ensuring reliability and accuracy through systematic troubleshooting and calibration.

The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, wiring harness construction, tool proficiency, and rigorous documentation in a clean lab environment.