Test Technician II (A Shift)

• Work directly with a small team operating and maintaining the environmental, hydraulic, and high-pressure test equipment used for acceptance testing of flight hardware.
• Integrate, test, functionally verify, and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatically actuated cryogenic valves, systems and components
• Conduct hands-on acceptance testing (thermal, vibration, cryogenic, hydraulic, and Pneumatic) on flight hardware by company-outlined procedures.
• Assist with installation, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vibration tables, thermal chambers, proof pressure systems and other test equipment.
• Assisting with process documentation and controls
• Perform testing and certification of the test equipment.
• Coordinate with test engineers and engage with management on daily test activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas by 5S standards and management guidance.
• Setup and safely operate high energy systems (e.g., high-pressure gas)
• Conduct and/or oversee several test projects simultaneously while supporting operations schedules.
• Configure test setups, fixtures, and instrumentation per test plans and standards.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate cost, schedule, and technical risks.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in related tasks.
• 2 years of environmental test experience or exposure to the following: Inspection, Specification Performance, Leakage, Shock, Vibe, Static Load, Thermal Cycle, Thermal Vacuum, Environments other than Air, Pressure, and Proof.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills including work prioritization, scheduling, and providing succinct status reports.
• Ability to self-start, find clarity in ambiguous situations, earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing and test processes and procedures.
• Strong ability to comprehend technical work instructions.
• High attention to detail
• Proven familiarity with data acquisition systems, data analysis, and data processing.
• Strong safety mindset and experience, including hands-on experience planning and conducting hazardous or critical operations.
• Experience with drawings, shop orders, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience with test electronic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic test equipment.
• Experience with various types of gages, instruments, and measuring devices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with software systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Physically able to climb ladders and stairs and lift and carry 50 lbs. for limited durations.

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field
• Must have experience with high pressure systems and knowledge of valve operation
• Overhead crane and rigging experience.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Non-conformance systems, Ticketed request systems, and order scheduling systems
• Experience using and maintaining calibrated equipment.
• Experience with GSE/Fittings
• Ability to utilize test instrumentation and control components: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, and solenoid valves, preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and reports.
• Experience using test instrumentation and control components.
• Familiarity with National Instruments (LabVIEW / Test Stand)

• 6 Month Contract
• Location: Kent, WA
• Pay Range: $42/hr
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

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