Posted today
Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$85,000 - $93,000
Engineering - Electrical
Irvine, CA (On-Site/Office)
As a Senior Test Technician in the Test & Evaluation Department, you will help build and operate test equipment that will verify component, subsystems and systems of our spaceships, often as the last step before they are installed for flight. Support the company strategy by holding ourselves and one another accountable for getting the work done. This is an exciting opportunity to step up, bringing your experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to help us make future astronauts!
Responsibilities
Set up, calibrate, and fabricate test components and carry out laboratory, component, assembly and vehicle testing.
Strongly influence the design of test systems, fixtures and setups
Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project.
Provide usage feedback of test systems to engineering for process improvement
Fabricate test article instrumentation, electro-mechanical assemblies, fluid and test equipment wire harnesses
Operation and the supervision of operation, of test equipment (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)
Collect test data and report results to designated managers and engineers
Prepare and conduct tests of composites for mechanical properties
Bonding and machining of test coupons
Monitor and control maintenance of test assets (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)
Assist engineers and other technicians on production and R&D test projects
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years testing components, subsystems and/or systems required or equivalent industry
Experience with:
cable harness fabrication from wire diagrams, layout drawings, parts lists
mechanical assembly fabrication from 3D models, 2D mechanical drawings, parts lists
test asset instrumentation with strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers.
Experience with:
the operation of saws, lathes, mills and/or other mechanical tools
the operation of soldering irons, DMMs. scopes, function generators, power supplies, wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and/or other electrical tools
Structural and/or Systems test experience
Experience executing tension/compression test machines and related software
Shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies knowledge
A hands-on mentality and an emphasis on continuous improvement is needed to support the airframe and systems test lab successfully
Strong safety work ethic – recognizes the importance of properly handing hazardous materials and tools, as well as working around highly energized systems
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow work instructions
Experience in an Agile work environment
Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience conducting environmental testing per DO-160, SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 environments (e.g. vibration, thermal, humidity, TVAC, waterproofness, proof pressure)
Familiarity with data acquisition and/or control hardware, NI cDAQ/cRIO/PXI preferred
Familiarity with NI FlexLogger
Familiarity with precision measurement tools
J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.3 certification
Familiar with quality assurance processes, including non-destructive testing methods
Laboratory or industrial computer application proficiency
Technical report writing skills
Atlassian production experience (Jira, Confluence)
Responsibilities
Set up, calibrate, and fabricate test components and carry out laboratory, component, assembly and vehicle testing.
Strongly influence the design of test systems, fixtures and setups
Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project.
Provide usage feedback of test systems to engineering for process improvement
Fabricate test article instrumentation, electro-mechanical assemblies, fluid and test equipment wire harnesses
Operation and the supervision of operation, of test equipment (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)
Collect test data and report results to designated managers and engineers
Prepare and conduct tests of composites for mechanical properties
Bonding and machining of test coupons
Monitor and control maintenance of test assets (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)
Assist engineers and other technicians on production and R&D test projects
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks
Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years testing components, subsystems and/or systems required or equivalent industry
Experience with:
cable harness fabrication from wire diagrams, layout drawings, parts lists
mechanical assembly fabrication from 3D models, 2D mechanical drawings, parts lists
test asset instrumentation with strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers.
Experience with:
the operation of saws, lathes, mills and/or other mechanical tools
the operation of soldering irons, DMMs. scopes, function generators, power supplies, wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and/or other electrical tools
Structural and/or Systems test experience
Experience executing tension/compression test machines and related software
Shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies knowledge
A hands-on mentality and an emphasis on continuous improvement is needed to support the airframe and systems test lab successfully
Strong safety work ethic – recognizes the importance of properly handing hazardous materials and tools, as well as working around highly energized systems
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow work instructions
Experience in an Agile work environment
Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives
Preferred Skills and Experience
Experience conducting environmental testing per DO-160, SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 environments (e.g. vibration, thermal, humidity, TVAC, waterproofness, proof pressure)
Familiarity with data acquisition and/or control hardware, NI cDAQ/cRIO/PXI preferred
Familiarity with NI FlexLogger
Familiarity with precision measurement tools
J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.3 certification
Familiar with quality assurance processes, including non-destructive testing methods
Laboratory or industrial computer application proficiency
Technical report writing skills
Atlassian production experience (Jira, Confluence)
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