Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Wanna join the adventure?

 

You will be the hands-on support, working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g., wire harnesses, avionics boxes, and sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician, you will work closely with a variety of engineers to perform functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and to optimize design, build, and test processes that help Loft to effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

 

 

About This Role:

• Use tools, measurement and test equipment to build and verify products (e.g., soldering irons, crimpers, torque wrenches, calipers, meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc…). Focus of role will largely be on maintenance & support of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), Test Equipment (e.g., thermal chambers, vibration table) and flight product testing.
• Manage tools, hardware and test activities on the production floor to create a safe and organized environment for product actualization.
• Document production/test processes and assist with development/optimization of build and test procedures, production standards, and product designs.
• Contribute to culture centered around test process rigor and skills development
• Troubleshoot issues identified in product build/test and supply and/or execute recommendations for resolution

Must Haves:

• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models.
• Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.
• Coding/Programming experience of some type is required, Python is preferred.
• Previous experience with Vibration, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), and/or EMC/EMI testing.
• Meticulously detail orientated with pride in ownership of work performed.

Nice to Haves:

• RF products/tools/test experience
• Experience test standards (GEVS, CEQATR, Mil-Std-1540, CETS/CTP)
• Certified forklift and/or crane operator

Some of Our Awesome Benefits:

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable

State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $68,000 - $95,000 USD per year, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

 * Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

Who We Are

Loft: Space Made Simple. 

Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.

We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft’s flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.

With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA \u007C Golden, CO \u007C and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.

As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.