AITTestTechnician

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We are looking for a hands-on and rigorous AIT Test Technician to support the preparation, integration, execution, and reporting of environmental and functional test activities for spacecraft sub-systems and hardware. This role is critical to ensuring that all testing activities are executed safely, accurately, and according to procedures and quality standards. The ideal candidate is meticulous, structured, technically skilled, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced aerospace development environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ENVIRONMENTAL TEST PREPARATION & EXECUTION - Support the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including: - Vibration testing - Shock testing - Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing - Ancillary testing activities - Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for test campaigns. - Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation according to test procedures and engineering requirements. - Operate environmental test equipment including vibration shaker, shock test facility, TVAC facility, and associated monitoring systems. - Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups. - Support testing activities both internally and at external test facilities. PROCEDURES, DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING - Prepare and execute test procedures with adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards. - Ensure all operations are properly documented and traceable. - Report, anomalies, and observations during operations. - Verify that tools, instrumentation, and measurement equipment comply with calibration requirements before use. TOOLING, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY SUPPORT - Maintain and organize tooling, sensors, adapters, cables, and test equipment. - Monitor