Technician II, Test (R6165)
Core
Construct, assemble, and test large-scale aerospace structures and prototypes using engineering drawings and CAD models.
Role type
Senior IC aerospace test technician
Builds
Flight-ready hardware, R&D prototypes, and test articles for defense and aerospace clients
Domain
Aerospace + Defense
Required skills
fabrication, aerospace-grade instrumentation, strain gauge installation, sensor wiring, machine shop operations (manual/CNC), reading engineering drawings, physical labor
Preferred skills
mechanical testing systems (load frames, DAQ), MIL-STD testing (vibration, shock, thermal), composite-to-metal bonding, adhesives and fasteners
Technologies
CNC tools, data acquisition systems, strain gauges, thermocouples
Responsibilities
Construct and assemble large-scale structures and test articles; Support design, prototyping, and fabrication of new products; Install strain gauges, thermocouples, and sensors; Route cabling and integrate data acquisition systems; Conduct mechanical testing with static and dynamic loads; Document test outcomes and report anomalies; Source and manage inventory for parts and equipment
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC