Sr. Test Technician

Blue Canyon Technologies; Lafayette (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Sr. Test Technician to support testing efforts for spacecraft systems. This role involves working in a dynamic team environment, executing tests, and troubleshooting hardware. Candidates should have extensive experience in aerospace electronics testing and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

100% company paid health, dental, and vision benefits

401k matching 4% with minimum 5% contribution

Generous PTO including 3 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in Aerospace or Electronics Test.
• Experience with executing manual and/or automated test procedures.
• Experience with spacecraft level system integration and test.

Responsibilities

• Assist test engineers with integration and testing of spacecraft systems.
• Execute test procedures and troubleshoot hardware.
• Document non-conformances and maintain test engineering logs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Independence

Tools

Test Instrumentation

Job description

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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

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge,

skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment

with market data.)

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

Work in a fast-paced team environment

Assist test engineers with integration and test of spacecraft

systems/electronics and/or ground support equipment

Execute test procedures

May include personnel management responsibilities

Use test and measurement equipment to test and troubleshoot hardware

Document non-conformances and/or test errors as they occur during

execution of tests

Maintain required test engineering logs and records

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the

department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the

Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and

productive work environment

Other Responsibilities As Assigned

May include test support on nights or weekends

Required Qualifications

Experience performing board and/or subsystem level handling and

testing of electronics and hardware

Experience with executing manual and/or automated test procedures

Ability to work independently with some direction and to be a

self-starter

Experience with spacecraft level system and/or electronics

integration and test

Great initiative with troubleshooting and problem-solving

Confidence in a lab environment

Experience with test instrumentation/test rack design

7-12 years of experience in Aerospace or Electronics Test or related

field

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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