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Test Technician

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $37–$37🗓 2026-10-01

Core

Execute static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing on hardware systems ranging from electronics to large structures.

Role type

Hardware test technician

Builds

Test equipment and procedures to validate design decisions for defense platforms

Domain

Defense technology / Hardware testing

Required skills

environmental chamber operation, vibration qualification testing, battery discharge testing, wire harnessing, electrical layout, enclosure build out, basic AC/DC power, test procedure execution, hands-on fabrication and assembly, instrumentation installation, sensor calibration, cable harness assembly

Preferred skills

DAQ system setup, electro-mechanical systems familiarity, hydraulics and hydraulic actuators, machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, 3D printing

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems, and structural testing equipment; Build test equipment and execute test procedures; Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers; Travel to test sites as needed

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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