Job Description

Company Background

ExoTerra is an industry leader in the development and production of electric propulsion systems for small and micro satellites. The company provides propulsion solutions for space exploration, defense and commercial programs. We are in need of a Test Technician to perform development, qualification and acceptance testing of space hardware .

Responsibilities:

The Test Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Development, Qualification and Acceptance testing of space hardware.
• Perform Tests that may include but are not limited to: functional checkout, leak, proof pressure, electronics burn-in, thermal cycle, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC, random vibration, shock, and thruster hot fire .
• Set up the test article and install instrumentation.
• Install test article and fixture on test equipment.
• Monitor test progress and flag any discrepancies from predicted results.
• Document test results.
• Coordinate with planners to status accomplishments;
• Provide feedback to engineering on process improvements;

Qualifications

• >7 years of experience testing hardware
• High School Diploma
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Able to climb a 13' ladder
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Experience with functional, random vibration, proof pressure, and/or thermal vacuum testing
• Experience with spacecraft testing
• Experience with soldering, crimping and harness build
• Experience with mechanical assembly
• Experience with electronics board testing
• Experience with Visio, Excel, Smartsheets, MS Project, and/or CAD Drawing software
• Experience with non-conformance resolution
• Experience with vacuum chambers
• Willing to support overnight or weekend shifts when testing requires.
• Good time management skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday shut down (Christmas to New Year's)
• Paid time off - 2 weeks vacation
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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