Test Technician III (2nd Shift), Environmental

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace, headquartered near Austin, TX, seeks a Test Technician III (Environmental) for the 2nd shift to support the Environmental Test Lab in the Advanced Materials group. You will operate thermal, vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum equipment to back design, manufacturing, and test activities.

A self-starter with teamwork and strong records skills is essential. You will learn testing processes, maintain documentation, and collaborate with engineers and technicians as a focal part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; A.S. in Metrology or related STEM field preferred.
• 5+ years in environmental testing or similar role.
• Experience with environmental test equipment and procedures.
• Ability to interpret test results and maintain records.
• Hands-on testing in dynamic and thermal environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for running test equipment in Environmental Test Lab.
• Operate thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and TVAC chambers.
• Train new hires on lab equipment usage and safety procedures.
• Set up and teardown test equipment for each test.
• Document all work for QA inspection readiness.
• Read procedures, schematics, and drawings accurately.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on quality and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with FOD, tool control, 5-S, and safety rules.
• Monitor progress and help meet on-time delivery goals.
• Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures from data.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Reading schematics

Education

A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or related STEM field

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Soldering

Torque wrenches

DC power supplies

Job description

Career Opportunities with Firefly Aerospace

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Careers At Firefly Aerospace

Test Technician III (2nd Shift), Environmental

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

SUMMARY

We are looking for an Test Technician II, Environmental to join the Environmental Test Lab as part of the Advanced Materials department at Firefly Aerospace. You will apply your skill of utilizing thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities by the company.

The candidate must be a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the company. The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Have expertise in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration).
• Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment.
• Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test.
• Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection.
• Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements.
• Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations.
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work.
• Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred

5+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role

Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures

Ability to interpret and analyze test results

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab.

Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires & connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling & tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures.

Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally.

• Experience performing SRS Shock Testing
• 4 Years+ Performing Vibration Testing
• A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or other STEM related fields.
• Previous experience with a related industry utilizing MIL-STD-810G, SMC-S-016 or similar.
• Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python.
• Experience building test racks and rack enclosures.

Work Schedule

This is a 2nd shift position. Specific hours and shift details will be provided upon hire.