Testing Technician

Karman Space & Defense Job Posting

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

This role is located onsite in Huntington Beach, CA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement *

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect components before assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Understands documents such as tool manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Setup and execution of validation tests using per Engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, collecting and manipulating data, and overall strong computer literacy.
• Record testing data and analyze results to determine whether products meet quality standards.
• Analyzation of collected data to recommend improvements to the production process.
• Ability to identify out-of-family conditions and/or data and to mitigate potential failures.
• Occasionally generates reports and presents findings to process stakeholders.
• Maintain testing methods and equipment.
• Maintains tool(s) calibration(s) necessary for testing and compliance on a regular basis.
• Plans the time, method, manner, and/or sequence of work with senior engineering guidance as needed.
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance.
• Answer inquiries from engineers and other corresponding departments to ensure efficient communication.
• Serve as inspector to ensure compliance and specifications when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

Required Responsibilities

• Basic engineering and scientific knowledge.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems verbally and writing.
• Ability to utilize common shop hand and power tools.
• Great communication skills
• Team oriented but also able to work independently as necessary
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (green card holder) or other status as a U.S. Person)

Education & Experience

• 2 years' experience in engineering technology or other related fields.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, collecting and manipulating data, and overall strong computer literacy.
• Experience using mathematical concepts such as geometry, trigonometry, ratios, fractions, and proportions.
• Experience analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions from that data.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English fluently
• PLC programming experience is a plus.

ITAR Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Travel Requirements

No travel required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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