Environmental Test Technician II (2nd Shift) Hardware

Environmental Test Technician II (2nd Shift) Conduct environmental tests and ensure data integrity for aerospace component validation Location: Cedar Park, Texas, United States Job Tags: Hardware About The Role As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost. This position will sit in our Environmental Test Lab in Leander, TX. We are looking for an Environmental Test Technician III to join the Environmental Test Lab as part of the Advanced Materials department at Firefly Aerospace. You will apply your skill of utilizing thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities by the company. The candidate must be a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the company. The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members. Responsibilities Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers. Have expertise in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration). Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment. Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test. Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection. Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches. Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements. Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations. Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work. Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data. Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred 2+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures Ability to interpret and analyze test results Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good communication skills Strong hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab. Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires & connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling & tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures. Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally. Desired Experience performing SRS Shock Testing 4 Years+ Performing Vibration Testing A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or other STEM related fields. Previous experience with a related industry utilizing MIL-STD-810G, SMC-S-016 or similar. Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python. Experience building test racks and rack enclosures. This is a 2nd shift position. Specific hours and shift details will be provided upon hire. If you meet the qualifications and are looking to join a dedicated team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for the Environmental Test Technician II position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Front Door Defense