AIT Senior Test Technician

The role

The AIT Senior Test Technician will support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. This includes performing vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing.

What you will do

• Setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum testing
• Take ownership of preparation and execution of experimental campaigns for prototype components
• Perform MGSE machining including milling, drilling, and helicoil installation
• Prepare FGSE such as valves and pressure controllers
• Guide and train Junior Technicians
• Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment
• Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation
• Operate environmental test equipment and monitoring systems
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups
• Prepare and execute test procedures and report anomalies

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
• 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
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, instrumentation installation, and mechanical integration activities
• 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

• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity and developing Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle.