Test Technician

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a tester for environmental testing of space flight hardware at our El Segundo site. You will operate electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, and related equipment to validate hardware per test procedures.

The role requires interpreting drawings, running instrumentation, and collaborating with engineering to refine SOPs. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aerospace or related fields, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain security clearance and travel

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with production or test environments.
• Experience operating electrodynamic shakers and environmental chambers.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Ability to obtain Clearance.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc.
• Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
• Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
• Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
• As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
• Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

Skills

Production and test environments

Electrodynamic shakers

Thermal Vacuum Chambers

Thermal Cycling Chambers

Clearance eligibility

Willingness to travel

Strong written and verbal comms

Tools

CNC mills

CNC routers

Drill presses

Grinders

Chop saws

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

• 4 or more years of experience with production or test environments
• 4 or more years of experience operating any of the following specialized equipment (Electrodynamic shakers (vibration table), Thermal Vacuum Chambers and/or Thermal Cycling Cambers

(Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
• Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC and/or acoustic testing
• Experience working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
• Experience setting up and operating a wide range of machining tools, including: CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools
• Ability to obtain Clearance
• Ability to travel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Description:

• Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc.
• Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including: accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
• Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
• Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
• As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
• Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

Shift:

• This role will be on 1st Shift

Compensation:

$30/hr to $45/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.