Environmental Test Technician

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Environmental Test Technician at K2 Space · LumiJobs

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K2 Space Environmental Test Technician at K2spacecorporation responsible for executing and overseeing complex environmental test campaigns of satellite components and systems. Supports development of Mega Class satellites and organizes the environmental test lab.

Responsibilities

Independently program, instrument and operate various test assets, including typical environmental test applications (thermal, thermal-vacuum, vibration shaker, mechanical shock simulators, tension testers) and non-typical development test apparatuses (e.g. gravity offloaders, structural test fixtures)
Collaborate with engineering on test planning, fixture design, instrumentation, and test data analysis for thermal, dynamics, and mechanical testing
Deliver accurate and calibrated measurements along with measurement insights
Partner with engineering to analyze and interpret test data for troubleshooting hardware and test discrepancies
Maintain test lab equipment, manage inventory of test consumables, and work on 5S improvement projects
Responsible for preventative maintenance of test equipment
As part of a small team, you will perform other tasks to support manufacturing as needed

Qualification

Proficiency with DAQ systems (NI DAQAdditional Requirements

Required

5+ years of experience in environmental testing preferably in the aerospace industry
Experience conducting and leading tests such as thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and thermal cycling for aerospace components
Proven experience in setting up and executing complex environmental tests with minimal supervision
Experience working in a highly iterative environment
Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions in real-time during testing operations
Excellent organization and communication skills with attention to detail during data analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to test engineers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with MES platforms such as SpaceX Warp Drive or similar systems
Proficiency with DAQ systems (NI DAQ, Keysight) used in capturing test data
Additional Requirements
Must be able to perform repetitive physical tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands to operate tools or machine controls
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time