Test Technician (Mechanical)
Core
Fabricate and weld custom parts and assemble fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems for reusable launch vehicle testing operations.
Role type
Mechanical Test Technician (Welding & Fabrication)
Builds
Test stand systems, fluid/electronic/structural assemblies for launch vehicle testing
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation / Reusable Launch Vehicles
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (fabrication & assembly)
Required skills
TIG welding (stainless steel, aluminum), manual machining, pipe welding, orbital tube welding, blueprint interpretation, custom part fabrication, aerospace fluid connections (flare, compression, NPT, flanges), hole layout and drilling
Preferred skills
Inconel welding, high-pressure system work (up to 6,000psi), crane operations, pneumatic/cryogenic system troubleshooting
Technologies
Power tools, saws, heavy-duty equipment, forklift, telehandler, man lift, welding equipment, machining tools
Responsibilities
Fabricate and weld standard and custom parts; Bend, proof, and clean stainless steel tubing systems; Safely operate various power tools, saws, and other heavy-duty equipment; Work closely with engineers for test stand maintenance and operations; Support troubleshooting efforts; Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems; Safely operate forklift, telehandler, and man lift
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
