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Environmental Test Technician

K2 Space· Production
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Los Angeles, CA$32/hr - $45/hrfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Environmental Test Technician role focused on executing and overseeing complex environmental test campaigns (thermal vacuum, thermal cycling, vibration, and shock) for satellite components and systems; contribute to lab organization in initial 6 months and support Mega Class satellite development.

Responsibilities

  • Independently program, instrument and operate various test assets (thermal, thermal-vacuum, vibration shaker, mechanical shock simulators, tension testers) and non-typical development test apparatuses (gravity offloaders, structural test fixtures)
  • Collaborate with engineering on test planning, fixture design, instrumentation, and test data analysis for thermal, dynamics, and mechanical testing
  • Deliver accurate and calibrated measurements along with measurement insights
  • Partner with engineering to analyze and interpret test data for troubleshooting hardware and test discrepancies
  • Maintain test lab equipment, manage inventory of test consumables, and work on 5S improvement projects
  • Responsible for preventative maintenance of test equipment
  • As part of a small team, perform other tasks to support manufacturing as needed

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in environmental testing preferably in the aerospace industry
  • Experience conducting and leading tests such as thermal vacuum, vibration, shock, and thermal cycling for aerospace components
  • Proven experience in setting up and executing complex environmental tests with minimal supervision
  • Experience working in a highly iterative environment
  • Ability to operate autonomously and make decisions in real-time during testing operations
  • Excellent organization and communication skills with attention to detail during data analysis, reporting, and presenting findings to test engineers
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with MES platforms such as SpaceX Warp Drive or similar systems
  • Proficiency with DAQ systems (NI DAQ, Keysight) used in capturing test data

Skills

Required:Environmental testingTest planning and data analysisDAQ systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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