Environmental Test Technician

• Set up and prepare spacecraft hardware, components, and test articles for environmental testing.
• Support the execution of environmental test campaigns including vibration, thermal, thermal vacuum, and other qualification or acceptance testing.
• Install and configure test fixtures, sensors, accelerometers, thermocouples, cables, and data acquisition equipment.
• Prepare test chambers, vibration systems, and supporting equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Perform pre-test inspections and verify that test configurations match engineering documentation.
• Execute test procedures while monitoring hardware and test equipment throughout the test.
• Record test parameters, observations, anomalies, and results accurately.
• Support engineers in troubleshooting hardware, instrumentation, or test-equipment issues.
• Assist with post-test inspections and hardware removal following completion of testing.
• Maintain test equipment, tooling, fixtures, cables, and laboratory areas.
• Support equipment calibration and ensure test assets remain within their required calibration periods.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and controlled test environment.

Test Preparation:
Prepare hardware, instrumentation, fixtures, and test facilities for environmental testing.

Test Execution:
Execute approved environmental test procedures safely and accurately while monitoring test conditions and hardware performance.

Instrumentation:
Install and verify sensors, measurement equipment, data acquisition systems, and associated cabling.

Documentation:
Maintain accurate test records, configuration information, observations, and test results.

Equipment Maintenance:
Support the maintenance, calibration, and readiness of environmental test equipment and laboratory tooling.

Troubleshooting:
Work with engineers to identify and resolve issues encountered during test setup and execution.

Safety & Quality:
Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with safety, quality, configuration-control, and engineering requirements.

• Diploma, technical qualification, or Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience working with mechanical, electrical, or test equipment in a technical environment.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering procedures, work instructions, and test documentation.
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, assembly drawings, and equipment instructions.
• Experience using basic measurement and test equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, particularly when working with sensitive or high-value hardware.

• Previous experience in environmental testing, aerospace testing, spacecraft testing, or another high-reliability industry.
• Hands-on experience with vibration or shaker testing.
• Experience with thermal or thermal vacuum chambers.
• Experience installing accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gauges, or other test instrumentation.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and test monitoring software.
• Understanding of vibration, thermal, shock, or vacuum testing principles.
• Experience working in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with spacecraft, satellite, aviation, defence, or advanced engineering hardware.
• Experience working with calibrated equipment and controlled test documentation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and measurement equipment.