At a glance
- Experience
- 1+ years experience
- Location
- Redmond, WA
About the role
- The Test Technician supports development and qualification testing of Starlink satellites within the Redmond Test Lab. This role involves hands-on operation, including preparing hardware, executing test procedures, and fabricating fixtures and ground support equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
- Monitor and assess test asset and test article performance throughout development and qualification campaigns
- Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment including thermal, vacuum, vibration, shock, battery, and pressure systems
- Assemble, activate, and troubleshoot custom test racks and automated equipment interfaces
- Perform structural test builds and execution for satellite components
- Collaborate with engineering to plan, build, and activate mechanical, gas, hydraulic, and cryogenic fluid systems
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and harnessing including sensors and accelerometers
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, structural, fluid, or electrical systems
- 1+ years of experience performing electronic testing and inspection using measuring devices
- Must be willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Must meet ITAR requirements as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
Preferred qualifications
- NASA STD 8739.4, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 qualifications
- Experience with electromechanical build processes including soldering, crimping, and 3D plastic printing
- A&P (airframe and powerplant) license
- Ability to read mechanical and engineering drawings and interpret tolerances including GD&T
- Experience with hydraulic plumbing repair/fabrication and cryogenic systems
- Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
- Knowledge of various fittings such as NPT, MS, AN, and Swagelok
- Proficiency in ERP software and Microsoft Office
Benefits
- Long-term incentives (company stock or cash awards)
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 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
Workplace
- Company shuttles offered from select Seattle locations to the Redmond office
Skills
- Cryogenic Systems
- Soldering
- Wire Crimping
- GD&T
- Microsoft Office
- Instrumentation
