Test Equipment Maintenance Technician

York Space Systems; Englewood (CO); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

York Space Systems seeks an experienced Test Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain and support environmental test hardware, including electrodynamic shakers and high‑power amplifiers, to safeguard satellite payloads during flight qualification testing. This role emphasizes collaboration with Engineering to ensure reliability and audit-ready records.

The on-site position requires hands-on troubleshooting, setup, and data logging in a tightly controlled aerospace environment, with attention

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on with industrial test equipment such as shakers or amps.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; read schematics and manuals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work around high‑voltage systems.
• U.S. Person capable of obtaining Security Clearance.

Responsabilités

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on test systems.
• Assist with setup, alignment, and configuration of test assemblies.
• Operate and monitor vibration and environmental test equipment.
• Diagnose faults and prevent hardware or payload damage during tests.
• Provide hands-on support to engineers and technicians during testing.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Lifting 50 lbs

Outils

Electrodynamic shakers

High‑power amplifiers

Data acquisition software

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Test Equipment Maintenance Technician to maintain, service, and support our critical environmental test hardware. In this role, you will help ensure our electrodynamic vibration shakers, horizontal slip tables, and high‑power amplifiers operate reliably and efficiently. You will partner closely with our Structural & Test Engineering teams to safeguard multi‑million‑dollar satellite payloads during multi‑axis flight qualification testing.

This role will be fully on site in our Potomac office.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial test systems and supporting infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent operation.
• Assist with the setup, alignment, and configuration of mechanical test assemblies and fixtures to support a wide range of dynamics and environmental test profiles.
• Operate, monitor, and support complex vibration and environmental test systems, including electrodynamic shakers, amplifiers, and associated cooling equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve unexpected electrical faults, mechanical resonances, or signal anomalies during testing to prevent equipment or payload damage.
• Provide hands‑on technical support to engineers, inspectors, and technicians throughout test setup, execution, and teardown activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate test logs, equipment records, build documentation, and data entries in accordance with aerospace quality and auditing standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures to ensure compliance with test plans and configuration requirements.
• Apply computer skills to operate test interfaces, enter data, generate reports, and manage equipment‑health documentation.
• Support equipment alignment, configuration changes, and fixture setup for multi‑axis or special‑condition testing.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Facilities teams to support test operations, equipment installations, and capability improvements.
• Perform additional duties as required to support ongoing test operations and facility needs.

Qualifications Required for the Role

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with industrial electrodynamic shakers, high‑power amplifiers, or related aerospace test equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including electronics troubleshooting, industrial cooling systems, and precision mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and safely work around high‑voltage industrial systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person and able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred for the Role

• Training or certification on Data Physics, Ling Electronics, or Team Corporation systems; familiarity with Data Physics 900 Series controllers or SignalStar software.
• Experience working in ISO 7 / Class 10,000 cleanroom environments with sensitive aerospace hardware.