Test Technician - Mechanical

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**Description**

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are seeking a full-time Test Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Test Technician at our Kent site, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to test rocket components, design and build test facilities rapidly, as well as operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems, fluid systems and electrical systems. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

**Responsibilities**

- Precision assembly of test systems for aerospace hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions

- Execute work orders for component and assembly tests; documentation of test steps

- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications

- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot vibration tables, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers

- Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps

- Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems

- Ensure testing is being conducted safely at all times

- Improve efficiency of testing to increase hardware throughput

- As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

**Qualifications**

- 10+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems

- 5+ years experience in a test focused role

- Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts

- Assembly experience with Oxygen, Cryogenic, and FOD intolerant service components and systems

- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted

- Able to stand for extended periods

- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces

- Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with high pressure and cryogenic environments

- Experience with data acquisition and control systems

- Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system schematics

- Experience operating a vibration table and thermal chambers

**Benefits**

- Equity -- We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.

- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Company-paid life and disability insurance

- 401(k) plan with employer match

- 4 weeks' Paid Time Off

- Holidays -- 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)

- Paid Family/Parental Leave

- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

- Dog friendly offices!

**Compensation**

Target Levels:

- Level 3: $38.22 - $57.31 / HR

- Level 4: $46.68 - $70.05 / HR

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

*To conform to U.S. Gover*