Environmental Test Equipment Maintenance Technician - Vibration Systems

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to oversee, maintain, and service our critical environmental test hardware. In this role, you will be the primary backbone ensuring our heavy-duty Data Physics SignalForce electrodynamic shakers, horizontal slip tables, and high-power amplifiers operate at peak performance.

You will work directly with our Structural & Test engineering teams to safeguard multi-million-dollar satellite payloads and space vehicles during flight-qualification testing at multiple axis.

This role will be fully on-site in our Potomac office.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on Data Physics electrodynamic shakers, amplifiers, cooling blowers, and water chillers.

• System Calibration: Calibrate and adjust data acquisition systems, accelerometers, power bays, and force-limiting sensors to meet strict NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810 requirements.

• Mechanical Alignment: Reconfigure, level, and align shaker armatures with horizontal slip tables and vertical head expanders for multi-axis testing profiles.
• Expected to lead all future equipment repairs as needed with limited outside support.

• Facility Inspections: Monitor hydraulic systems, pneumatic load supports, automatic armature centering systems, and cleanroom air quality (ISO 7/8 standards).
• Emergency Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair sudden electrical faults, mechanical resonances, or signal anomalies mid-test to prevent payload damage.

• Documentation: Keep detailed maintenance logs, equipment health histories, and safety records in compliance with aerospace auditing standards.
• Develop a preventative maintenance program including budgeting for spare parts
• Work with the industrial engineering and production teams to develop and execute plans to support utility upgrades for equipment installation planning.
• Development of maintenance program for future machines for York use
• Other duties as assigned by supervision per business need

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining industrial electrodynamic shakers, high-power amplifiers, or related aerospace test hardware.
• Strong background in electronics, industrial plumbing (chillers/cooling loops), and precision mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical product manuals.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work with high-voltage industrial equipment safely.
• Must be a U.S. Person capable of obtaining a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or TS/SCI) due to government and military contract constraints.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Potomac St, Englewood, CO office; this position does not support remote or hybrid work

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct training or service certification from Data Physics, Ling Electronics, or Team Corporation.
• Familiarity with Data Physics 900 Series vibration controllers or SignalStar software.
• Experience working inside Class 10,000 / ISO 7 cleanroom environments alongside satellite flight hardware.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits
In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.