Test Tech

Yoh,-A-Day-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, seeks a Test Technician to work on flight hardware for space programs. You will test components, PCBA’s, subsystems, and satellites in a lab/cleanroom environment, collaborating with engineers to ensure quality and mission readiness.

Detail-oriented technicians with strong documentation skills will thrive, applying Lean/Six Sigma methods to improve testing workflows and maintain calibration schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex interdisciplinary manufacturing processes.
• Experience with testing complex vehicles in the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Ability to learn new engineering concepts quickly; implement continuous improvement processes.
• Experience with command-line interface on Linux desktop.
• Ability to read and parse log files.
• Advanced PCB and harness soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test satellite avionics at PCBA, sub-assembly, and spacecraft level.
• Organize and manage test stations and tools, maintaining maintenance and calibration schedules.
• Support engineering in improving functional testing of sub-systems and components as well as system level testing.
• Inspect and repair cables and harnesses for internal systems, electrical interconnects, and overall systems.
• Troubleshoot test failures with test engineers.
• Own subassembly debug plan development.
• Develop and improve work instruction guides.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma).

Skills

Aerospace testing

Linux CLI

Log file parsing

PCB soldering

Tools

Linux CLI

Job description

Test Technician

As a Manufacturing Test Technician, you’ll work directly on the ?ight hardware that goes to space, testing components, PCBA’s, subsystems, and fully integrated satellites. You will partner with technicians and engineers who care about quality, precision, and mission success. This role is well-suited for someone who is detail-oriented, methodical, and consistent in their approach to work, with a track record of reading and following instructions carefully, taking pride in clean and organized workmanship, and communicating early when more context or clari?cation is needed. You’ll work in a lab and cleanroom environment where production can move quickly, timelines constantly shift based on launch schedules and program priorities, and the quality you bring to each build directly supports Planet’s mission to deliver reliable data from space.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Integrate and test satellite avionics at PCBA, sub-assembly, and spacecraft level
• Organize and manage test stations and tools, maintaining maintenance and calibration schedules
• Support engineering in improving functional testing of sub-systems and components as well as system level testing
• Inspect and repair cables and harnesses for internal systems, electrical interconnects, and overall systems.
• Troubleshoot test failures with test engineers
• Own subassembly debug plan development
• Develop and improve work instruction guides
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience successfully managing complex, interdisciplinary manufacturing processes
• Experience with testing complex vehicles in the aerospace or automotive industry
• Ability to learn new engineering concepts quicklyAbility to implement continuous improvement processes
• Experience with command-line interface on Linux desktop
• Ability to read and parse log ?les
• Advanced PCB and harness soldering skills

Estimated Min Rate: $40.0

Estimated Max Rate: $50.00

What’s In It for You?

We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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