Technician IV – Test Technician

About the role

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit enables efficient business and program execution, from strategic capital investments and industrial operations to supply chain, manufacturing, test operations, and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware including electronic boards, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and final assembly during all phases of the hardware evolution process ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and test procedures.
• Execute specific step‑by‑step test procedures to record & verify test data results and report out‑of‑tolerance conditions.
• Support engineering staff with root cause determination and recovery for out‑of‑tolerance conditions.
• Support hardware configuration, test readiness validation, and monitor environmental testing parameters during Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, and EMI environmental testing.
• Provide direct technical support to a team, as well as technical support during extended working hours, weekends, and holidays to meet critical schedules.
• Provide technical support towards electrical, electro‑mechanical, and electro‑optical test set‑ups.
• Respond quickly to immediate tasks in their area of functional disciplines and develop cross‑functional skills.
• Perform electrical and mechanical tasks including parts cleaning/materials preparation, mechanical/electrical assembly, polymerics processing, manual soldering, adhesive/bonding, masking, paint operations.
• Apply advanced knowledge and skills in hardware assembly, test, troubleshooting and repair while executing manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with the functionality or design of the products.
• Perform ring‑out and certification tests of the products used in the work centers.
• Deliver work with keen attention to cost and schedule and consideration for re‑use and producibility.
• Work effectively in a team environment, referring questions and problems to area Lead or Supervisor.
• Provide direction to less experienced employees.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• Document and record specialized test set‑up configurations to replicate consistent and repeatable test results.
• Apply touch labor skills in association with test facilities and associated equipment and tooling.
• Work with mechanical tooling and fixtures to fabricate and construct test set‑up configurations.
• Apply solid computer skills to access and input data via computer interface or automated equipment.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Schedule

On‑site work environment: regular in‑person engagement five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location; travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non‑company locations may be required