CareerPlan

Aerospace Test Technician III

PSC OfficeFull-time$54k2026-10-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms and assist with the operation, inspection, and maintenance of spaceflight hardware and test fixtures.

Role type

Aerospace Test Technician

Builds

Spaceflight hardware components including separation systems, on-orbit devices, and electro-mechanical deployables

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Environmental testing procedures, static load testing, thermal vacuum testing, benchtop operation, separation testing, shock testing, vibration testing, data acquisition systems, mechanical component inspection, electrical component inspection, test fixture maintenance, basic electronic circuitry understanding

Preferred skills

Associate or Bachelor's degree, proficient electronic circuitry, 8+ years aerospace environmental testing experience

Technologies

Data acquisition systems

Responsibilities

Perform environmental testing of aerospace mechanisms using established procedures; Operate spaceflight hardware and test fixtures using data acquisition systems; Attach and remove components on spaceflight hardware; Inspect mechanical and electrical components after test completion; Perform maintenance on test fixtures; Assist with non-conformance investigations

Seniority

Mid-level IC