Environmental Test Technician

Environmental Test Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking an Environmental Test Technician in Austin, TX for a 9 month contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This role performs operational and environmental stress screening tests on complex electronic production components and subassemblies. You will set up and operate vibration and thermal cycling equipment, follow standard test methods and procedures, and compile complete test data packages including quality and defect records.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Direct experience working on Unholtz-Dickie or similar vibration systems supporting engineering qualification efforts
• Vibration profile development experience
• Experience with Thermotron temperature chambers
• Experience setting up and operating vibration systems and thermal cycling equipment to perform environmental tests (temperature and vibration)
• Experience using monitoring/control instrumentation including temperature controls, thermocouples, data loggers, vibration controls, accelerometer systems, and pressure/air flow instrumentation
• Experience using test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, and other electronic instrumentation
• Ability to conduct simulated environmental tests by following standard test methods/procedures and engineering instructions (written and/or verbal)
• Ability to process and compile product data into complete data packages, including quality information and defect recording
• Ability to maintain test logbooks with pertinent test information
• Basic computer skills in a Windows environment
• Self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment

Preferred Skills

• RF testing experience

What You'll Do

• Perform operational tests on complex electronic production components and subassemblies
• Support engineering and production teams by setting up and operating vibration and thermal cycling equipment
• Set up and use monitoring/control instrumentation (temperature/thermocouples/data logging, vibration controls/accelerometers, pressure and airflow)
• Execute simulated environmental tests (ESS) using standard methods and procedures
• Compile complete test data packages, including quality documentation and defect recording
• Maintain detailed test logbooks and support additional duties as assigned
• Assist higher classified technicians with more complex tests as needed

Work Schedule / Shift

• Temporary training schedule: Mon–Thu (4/10)
• After training/certification: Fri–Sun (3/12)

Job ID: 7353

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.