Test Technician

About the role

Whisper Aero is seeking a Test Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics, test, or assembly and will be responsible for assembling prototype aerospace products, setting up test stations, conducting tests, developing wiring layouts, operating basic metal machining tools, and balancing rotating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assemble prototype aerospace products and develop assembly instructions.
• Assist in the setup of test stations and test article instrumentation.
• Assists and conducts tests with data acquisition.
• Develop and implement wiring layouts for ground tests and vehicle systems.
• Operate basic metal machining tools.

Requirements

• U.S Citizenship is required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an electronics, test, or assembly technician.
• Expert skill with general hand tools, precision measurement tools, and electronics fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience with wiring diagrams.
• Experience building high performance assemblies such as engines.
• Familiarity with using test equipment (multimeters, accelerometers, pressure sensors).
• Respect for both the safety of yourself and others, experience and awareness of high voltage electrical systems and electromechanical spinning machinery, and the ability to work safely in a lab test environment.
• IPC Certification 610 or 620
• Experience balancing rotating machinery
• Experience in R&D space
• Proficiency in SolidWorks other similar CAD program.
• Basic proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python basic data analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an electronics, test, or assembly technician.
• Expert skill with general hand tools, precision measurement tools, and electronics fabrication.
• Demonstrated experience with wiring diagrams.
• Experience building high performance assemblies such as engines.
• Familiarity with using test equipment (multimeters, accelerometers, pressure sensors).
• Respect for both the safety of yourself and others, experience and awareness of high voltage electrical systems and electromechanical spinning machinery, and the ability to work safely in a lab test environment.
• IPC Certification 610 or 620
• Experience balancing rotating machinery
• Experience in R&D space
• Proficiency in SolidWorks other similar CAD program.
• Basic proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python basic data analysis.

Skills

• Basic proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python basic data analysis.

Benefits

• Top-tier Benefits: Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings
• PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
• Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life
• End of Year Bonuses: For eligible employees
• We always have beverages and snacks available to energize you throughout the day, with paid team meals based on office demands.
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional Development Stipend

Pay

Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee’s no-income-tax life.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Contact

To apply, please visit our careers page or email us at [email protected]

EEO Statement

Whisper Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.