Test Technician

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical, dental, and

vision insurance option for employees

Flexible Time Off

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches

Relocation assistance when applicable

Job summary

Loft Orbital is seeking a hands-on Test Technician to join our Test Engineers in inspecting and testing spacecraft hardware and sub-assemblies. You will perform functional and environmental tests (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and help optimize test processes to scale activities for contractual demand.

You’ll deepen your testing expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative aerospace environment, with opportunities to work across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to interpret and work from engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
• Coding/programming experience required; Python preferred.
• Experience with vibration, TVAC, and EMC/EMI testing.
• Meticulously detail-oriented with pride in ownership.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpretation of drawings/3D models

Programming (Python)

Vibration/TVAC/EMC testing

Detail-oriented

Tools

Vector Network Analyzers

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

You will be the hands-on support, working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g., wire harnesses, avionics boxes, sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician, you will execute functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and optimize design, build, and test processes to help Loft effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

* Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple.

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

68000 - 95000 USD a year

Must Haves:

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models.
• Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
• Coding/Programming experience of some type is required; Python is preferred.
• Previous experience with Vibration, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), and/or EMC/EMI testing.
• Meticulously detail-oriented with pride in ownership of work performed.

Nice to Haves:

• RF products/tools/test experience (Vector Network Analyzers)
• Experience with optical payloads (cameras) or other optics testing
• Experience with test standards (GEVS, CEQATR, Mil-Std-1540, CETS/CTP)
• Certified forklift and/or crane operator

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $68,000 - $95,000 per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.