Astranis
Environmental Test Technician
San Francisco +1 · Full-time · Posted Jan 24, 2023
- Location
- San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States - Experience
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in test, manufacturing, or production environments.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
About the job
Tests spacecraft, subassemblies, and components in simulated space environments and maintains environmental test lab equipment and facilities.
What you'll do
- Operate thermal vacuum and thermal chambers, electrodynamic shakers, test equipment, and data acquisition systems; build and maintain test setups.
- Test and verify flight hardware against requirements, document results, and maintain and calibrate test equipment.
- Support troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, interpret technical documents, and assist with 5S and efficiency improvements.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in test, manufacturing, or production environments.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted.
- Willingness to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and 12-hour shifts during critical operations.
Nice to have
- Experience with thermal, TVAC, vibration, shock, or acoustic testing; familiarity with spacecraft components and environmental testing procedures.
- Material handling equipment certification (cranes, man lifts, forklifts); experience mentoring or training technical personnel.
Pay
$25 — $52 USD (base hourly pay)
Tools
thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers, thermal chambers, electrodynamic shakers, data acquisition systems
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