Sr. Test Technician

Blue Canyon Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and dynamic company is seeking a Sr. Test Technician to support the testing of spacecraft systems. This role involves working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with engineers, and executing both manual and automated test procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace or electronics testing, showcasing their troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to solving challenging problems in space and contributing to groundbreaking missions. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

401k with matching

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience with board and subsystem level testing of electronics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist test engineers with integration and testing of spacecraft systems.
• Execute test procedures and document non-conformances.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Test procedure execution

Education

7-12 years of experience in Aerospace or Electronics Test

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Tools

Test instrumentation

Automated test systems

Job description

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose:The Sr. Test Technician has the responsibility for supporting test engineering tasks associated with the development, qualification, and acceptance testing efforts of spacecraft systems/electronics. This technician would be working in a team environment, sometimes with remote team members, engaging in test and support of flight and non-flight spacecraft electronics. The Test Technician will be expected to execute tests using aerospace standard approaches.

Title: Sr. Test Technician

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $28.85-$48.30 per hour

Location: Boulder or Lafayette, CO

Benefits:

• 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Job Responsibilities:

1. Work in a fast-paced team environment
2. Assist test engineers with integration and test of spacecraft systems/electronics and/or ground support equipment
3. Execute test procedures
4. May include personnel management responsibilities
5. Use test and measurement equipment to test and troubleshoot hardware
6. Document non-conformances and/or test errors as they occur during execution of tests
7. Maintain required test engineering logs and records
8. Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company
10. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment
11. Other responsibilities as assigned
12. May include test support on nights or weekends

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience performing board and/or subsystem level handling and testing of electronics and hardware
2. Experience with executing manual and/or automated test procedures
3. Ability to work independently with some direction and to be a self-starter
4. Experience with spacecraft level system and/or electronics integration and test
5. Great initiative with troubleshooting and problem-solving
6. Confidence in a lab environment
7. Experience with test instrumentation/test rack design
8. 7-12 years of experience in Aerospace or Electronics Test or related field
9. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Desired Experience:

• Experience testing radio frequency (RF) hardware and systems
• Experience reading and executing automated scripts
• Experience interfacing with multiple online systems and GUIs
• Environmental test experience including operation and monitoring thermal chambers

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort, which includes the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor.