AIT Test Technician

The role

The AIT Test Technician will support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. This includes setting up and operating environmental test equipment and maintaining test assets.

What you will do

• Support the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing.
• Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment for test campaigns.
• Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation.
• Operate environmental test equipment including vibration shaker, shock test facility, and TVAC facility.
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups.
• Support testing activities both internally and at external test facilities.
• Prepare and execute test procedures.
• Report anomalies and observations during operations.
• Maintain and organize tooling, sensors, adapters, cables, and test equipment.
• Perform first-level maintenance and troubleshooting on test equipment and support systems.

Required qualifications

• Technical degree or vocational training in aerospace, electronics, mechatronics, industrial systems, or a related technical field.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, defense, industrial testing, or other high-reliability technical environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation, and mechanical integration activities.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and test setups.
• Basic understanding of sensors and instrumentation systems.
• Familiarity with torque tools, measurement equipment, and laboratory/test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to environmental testing activities.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities in technical environments.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with environmental testing equipment such as vibration tables, thermal chambers, or instrumentation systems.
• Experience working with calibrated equipment, controlled procedures, and technical documentation

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship where applicable.
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.