Antares · 8 hours ago
Test Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $52/hr
3+ years expAntares is a company focused on making clean energy abundant through advanced nuclear technology. As a Test Technician, you will work alongside Test Engineers to build and maintain test infrastructure for the R1 reactor, ensuring data quality and operational uptime.
EnergyIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build, assemble, and maintain test rigs, fixtures, and support equipment for R1 components and subsystems
Install and route instrumentation including thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, flow meters, relays, solenoid valves, and electrical wiring
Set up and operate data acquisition systems, sensors, and control hardware
Execute tests following established procedures and document conditions, results, anomalies, and operator observations
Support the Test Engineer in developing test setups, executing test campaigns, and improving procedures
Fabricate brackets, mount points, plumbing, wiring harnesses, and mechanical components (hands-on machining, hand tools, and light fabrication experience preferred)
Maintain test areas, equipment, tools, and safety systems to ensure a clean and safe working environment
Participate in troubleshooting of test stand issues including mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation problems
Assist in root cause investigations by documenting failures, inspecting hardware, and gathering data for engineering review
Maintain accurate records of test configurations, instrument calibrations, hardware changes, and run logs
Support procurement, receiving, and organization of test components, sensors, and consumables
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or GED
3+ years of hands-on experience as a test technician, engineering technician, lab technician, or similar technical role
Experience assembling mechanical systems, test fixtures, or prototype hardware
Experience with instrumentation integration (thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, etc.)
Familiarity with data acquisition systems and basic test software
Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions
Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with hand tools and shop tools
Ability to work safely around high-energy systems, heavy equipment, and complex test setups
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Standing, climbing, bending, grasping, pulling, pushing, and carrying are required to perform job functions
Preferred
Experience building and operating test rigs in an R&D or prototype environment
Experience with plumbing systems (tubing, valves, fittings, brazing, leak checking, etc.)
Experience with electrical wiring, harness building, relays, and control panels
Experience working with technicians and engineers to debug hardware and instrumentation
Familiarity with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.)
Experience using CAD or simple CAD viewers (for interpreting models and drawings)
Experience working in a fast-paced hardware development environment
Welding, machining, or fabrication experience
Python or general scripting familiarity
Company
Antares
Antares Industries is an advanced nuclear energy startup that designs and manufactures adaptable and scalable reactors.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$126MKey Investors
Shine Capital
2025-12-02Series B· $71M
2025-12-02Debt Financing· $25M
2024-10-30Series A· $30M
Leadership Team
Julia DeWahl
Co-founder & President
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