Avionics Test Technician (Space Simulation Test Lab) - 2nd Shift
Hawthorne · 2+ years experience · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Location
- Hawthorne
About the role
- The Avionics Test Technician will perform acceptance and qualification testing of flight hardware within the Space Simulation Test Lab. This role involves operating environmental test chambers, troubleshooting hardware failures, and collaborating with design engineers to document test procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform acceptance (ATP) and qualification (QTP) testing of flight hardware
- Document test results in a clear, precise, and complete manner
- Program and operate environmental test chambers and/or vibration shakers
- Use electronic test equipment and test racks/DAQs to run performance tests
- Use mechanical hand tools and torque wrenches to set up parts on test fixtures
- Record work performed on shop floor management system (ERP)
- Self-monitor work progress against fast-paced area benchmarks
- Assist design engineers with developing and documenting test procedures
- Troubleshoot failures of parts and test equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on test equipment and data acquisition systems
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or military environment
- Must be willing to work 2nd shift, overtime and/or weekends as needed
- Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations including grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee)
Preferred qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field
- Prior experience with thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration and/or shock testing
- Experience in the aerospace industry, aviation, military or other high-volume operating environment
- Capable of working with diverse electrical test equipment, including analog, digital and RF
- Proficiency with Windows OS
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong teamwork skills
Benefits
- Company stock or long-term cash awards
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 10 or more paid holidays per year
Skills
- ERP
- RF
- Windows OS
- Shock Testing
- Mechanical Hand Tools
- Torque Wrenches
