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Virgin Galactic · 10 hours ago

Sr. Test Technician

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$53K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. As a Senior Test Technician in the Test & Evaluation Department, you will help build and operate test equipment that will verify components and systems of spaceships, ensuring safety and quality before they are installed for flight.

AerospaceCommercialSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Set up, calibrate, and fabricate test components and carry out laboratory, component, assembly and vehicle testing

Strongly influence the design of test systems, fixtures and setups

Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project

Provide usage feedback of test systems to engineering for process improvement

Fabricate test article instrumentation, electro-mechanical assemblies, fluid and test equipment wire harnesses

Operation and the supervision of operation, of test equipment (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)

Collect test data and report results to designated managers and engineers

Prepare and conduct tests of composites for mechanical properties

Bonding and machining of test coupons

Monitor and control maintenance of test assets (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more)

Assist engineers and other technicians on production and R&D test projects

Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks

Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives

Qualification

Test asset instrumentationCable harness fabricationMechanical assembly fabricationStructural test experienceEnvironmental testing experienceData acquisition hardwareTechnical report writingContinuous improvement mindsetAgile work experienceSafety awarenessInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilityCollaboration skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in testing components, subsystems and/or systems required or equivalent industry

Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital

Experience with: cable harness fabrication from wire diagrams, layout drawings, parts lists

Experience with: mechanical assembly fabrication from 3D models, 2D mechanical drawings, parts lists

Experience with: test asset instrumentation with strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers

Experience with: the operation of saws, lathes, mills and/or other mechanical tools

Experience with: the operation of soldering irons, DMMs. scopes, function generators, power supplies, wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and/or other electrical tools

Structural and/or Systems test experience

Experience executing tension/compression test machines and related software

Shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies knowledge

Must possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

A hands-on mentality and an emphasis on continuous improvement is needed to support the airframe and systems test lab successfully

Strong safety work ethic – recognizes the importance of properly handing hazardous materials and tools, as well as working around highly energized systems

Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems

Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow work instructions

Experience in an Agile work environment

Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives

Preferred

Experience conducting environmental testing per DO-160, SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 environments (e.g. vibration, thermal, humidity, TVAC, waterproofness, proof pressure)

Familiarity with data acquisition and/or control hardware, NI cDAQ/cRIO/PXI preferred

Familiarity with NI FlexLogger

Familiarity with precision measurement tools

J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.3 certification

Familiar with quality assurance processes, including non-destructive testing methods

Laboratory or industrial computer application proficiency

Technical report writing skills

Atlassian production experience (Jira, Confluence)

Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior

Ability to collaborate on technical projects with fellow technicians, or interdepartmental functions to achieve goals or solve problems

Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Ability to get into the details, while maintaining a broader view

Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals

Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)