Test Technician

Responsibilities

• Assemble structural fixtures, test stands and other tools necessary for the testing of prototype and production parts, hardware and components.
• Testing of prototype/production parts, hardware, components and systems. Including but not limited to composites, electrical, avionics, propulsion and ground support equipment.
• Composite prototype fabrication: wet layup/prepreg parts using multiple epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, kevlar, foam/honeycomb cores, vacuum bagging, curing and trimming.
• Electrical/Avionic prototype fabrication: wiring harness fabrication (stripping, splicing, soldering, cap/stow, correct termination, crimping and pinning/depinning connectors). Using multimeters, clamp meters, digital oscilloscope, power supplies, etc. Build/solder prototype circuit boards, PCBs and PCAs per specifications.
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues.
• Using data acquisition systems, sensors, and prototype circuits.
• Work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Work with the Test Engineer (and/or the responsible Engineer for a test) on a daily basis through project builds. 
• Work with the Manufacturing department when necessary through project builds.
• Keeping a clean and organized shop/work area.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on professional experience.
• 2+ years of basic electrical experience and understanding.
• Outstanding hands-on skills with significant experience using basic shop tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills and solution oriented.
• Ability to read, understand and follow schematics/build instructions.
• Ability to work independently and on a team with minimum supervision at times.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with little resources.
• Ability to adapt to changes common in startup companies and R&D environments.
• Proficient in computer skills (Google Suite/Microsoft Office).
• High School Diploma.

Desired Skills/Experience

• Experience in either fields of robotics, aerospace, automotive maintenance/repair and motorsports.
• 1+ years of Composite experience. 
• 1+ years of Aircraft building/assembly experience.
• 1+ years of Aircraft Maintenance experience.
• A&P License.
• Flight Test Experience.
• Experience flying planes and/or large drones.

Essential Job Functions

• Occasional lifting parts and/or objects that are 50+ lbs.
• Standing 90% + of the day, sometimes 8 -12 hours per day.
• Manual dexterity to handle small parts, objects and tools.
• Multiple work environments, included but not limited to working in a busy shop, around different types of equipment, aircraft structures and outside.
• Wearing the proper PPE for different tasks.