Test Technician (Falcon)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control and manage pneumatic and hydraulic tests on flight hardware
• Use hand tools, high pressure pumps, and protective equipment
• Work with high pressure gases, such as helium, gaseous nitrogen, and liquid nitrogen
• Understand and analyze test data to meet acceptance criteria established by engineering
• Use computer software programs for controlling tests
• Layout, fabricate, assemble, and install experimental and production flight hardware for master mock-ups, full scale operating models, and test assemblies
• Repair or replace flight hardware due to engineering design changes and test failures
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of testing experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or military environment
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with pressure, cryogenic (gaseous and liquid), and hydrostatic systems
• Experience using tooling such as form blocks, drill jigs, and shop aids
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment
• Able to read and understand technical drawings and schematics
• Experience operating high-pressure test carts for pneumatic testing
• Experience with computer-based data analysis (such as LabVIEW)
• Experience with actuators, plumbing (hydraulic/pneumatic – both set up and operation of these systems)
• Experience with high pressure (>1000 psi) gases
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to work all required shift hours, overtime and/or weekends, as needed. Nominal hours – 1st shift: 03:30 AM – 02:00 PM; 2nd shift: 02:00 PM to 12:30 AM
• Ability to travel to different sites, as needed, up to 5%
• Ability to support repetitive assembly operations: grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, working at heights and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Ability to work in outdoor environments as needed
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.