Conducts setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation for thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing of space systems. Maintains and calibrates test equipment, analyzes test data, develops procedures, supports equipment maintenance, and collaborates with engineering teams on corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role also includes safety compliance, peer training, and hands-on mechanical assembly and system-level testing.
Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company. We design and build the systems and hardware the lunar economy will come to depend on — rovers, power, and data networks for sustained operations on the Moon. We are focused on the problems that must be solved before the next chapter of human exploration can scale. The Moon does not forgive untested assumptions. The people who work here know that, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Sr. Test Technician to join our Space Systems team. The ideal candidate will support the testing and validation of complex space systems and components. As a Sr. Test Technician, you will assist with conducting tests, managing test lab assets, troubleshooting, and ensuring that all systems meet rigorous quality and performance standards before deployment.
What you'll do:
- Test Setup and Execution: Prepare and set up test environments for various space systems and components, including thermal, thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI/EMC, and environmental testing
- Testing Operations: Execute tests in line with established procedures and protocols to verify system performance, reliability, and safety in various conditions
- Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose technical issues during testing, documenting faults, and collaborating with engineers to implement solutions
- Equipment Calibration: Ensure all test equipment is properly calibrated and in working order, adjusting as necessary to ensure accuracy
- Data Collection and Analysis: Collect and document test data, ensuring precise measurements and record-keeping. Analyze test results to detect trends and identify potential issues
- Standard Operating Procedures: Generate standard operating procedures for the various test assets
- Maintenance of Test Equipment: Assist in the maintenance, repair, and setup of testing equipment, including environmental chambers, vibration tables, dynamometers and power systems
- Collaborate with Engineering Teams: Work closely with test engineers and other technical teams to interpret test results, communicate issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing procedures
- Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and test logs, including summaries of test results, anomalies, and corrective actions taken. Maintain accurate records of test activities
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations during test operations Ensure safe handling of test equipment and components, especially high-voltage or hazardous systems
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of new testing methods, tools, and techniques to improve efficiency, accuracy, and quality of tests
- Training: Able to effectively train peers on equipment and process requirements
What you'll bring:
Basic Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in a science, technology, engineer, mathematics (STEM), or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience working with space systems or high-tech systems in a testing environment (e.g., aerospace, defense, electronics)
- Experience operating TVAC & thermal chambers and/or vibration test systems
- Experience with hands-on mechanical assembly experience
- Experience operating and troubleshooting electronic, mechanical, and environmental test equipment
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, as testing schedules may require
- Experience with test automation and data acquisition systems
- Experience with space industry standards and certifications (e.g., GEV, MIL-STD, ISO)
- Experience with spacecraft integration and system-level testing
- Experience with harness manufacturing per IPC and J standard
- Experience in fabrication skills (layout/drilling/reaming/cutting/deburring)
- Experience planning and performing critical lift operations
Benefits and Perks
- Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Equity ownership in the company
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible PTO and parental leave
- Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
- Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks
About
Having a strong, inclusive, and inspired team is essential to accomplishing our bold mission. Employees are our biggest asset, and we are deeply committed to them and our values. At Astrolab we…Demonstrate and inspire trust. Interactions are direct, honest, and respectful. We are fair and transparent with what we do and why.Thrive in balance. Balance gives us perspective and keeps us motivated and inspired. We commit to rewarding work and a fulfilling personal life. Seek diverse perspectives. We ask questions, engage in productive debate and offer alternatives to ensure our solutions and products are robust and a reflection of our collective best.Move with purpose. Quality and reliability are accomplished through efficient ideation and iteration. We act with a sense of urgency and deliver what we promise, always with the big picture in mind.Make an impact. We intentionally move our community and industry into the future through our work, practices, and actions.
Astrolab, Inc. Hawthorne, California, USA Office
Hawthorne, CA, United States
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