Environmental Test Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Secret clearance.
About the role
Environmental Test Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems
Company
Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation.
Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.
Job Summary
As an Environmental Test Technician, you will set up and execute environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling for components, subsystems, and satellite products. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate integrity, intellectual curiosity, empathy, technical capability, and a strong motivation to support the environmental test resource. This role requires the ability to work the first shift.
This position's internal job code is Environmental Test Tech. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.
Position Responsibilities
- Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools, including: electrodynamic shakers, thermal vacuum chambers, thermal cycling chambers, torque wrenches, adhesives, etc.
- Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment, including: accelerometers, thermocouples, etc.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
- Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
- Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
- Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities, etc.
- As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
- Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 4 or more years of experience with production or test environments
- 4 or more years of experience operating any of the following specialized equipment (Electrodynamic shakers (vibration table), Thermal Vacuum Chambers and/or Thermal Cycling Cambers
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
- 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the aerospace industry
- Experience with thermal, vibration, EMI/EMC, shock, TVAC and/or acoustic testing
- Experience working in cleanrooms with ESD sensitive components
- Experience setting up and operating a wide range of machining tools, including: CNC mills, CNC routers, drill presses, grinders, chop saws, power and hand tools
- Ability to obtain Clearance
- Ability to travel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Conflict of Interest
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace
Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Additional Information
- This is a union-represented position
- This is an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) hourly union-represented position.
- New hires and employees transferring from non-union roles may be required to attend or complete training within their 90-day probationary period. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing the probationary period.
Shift
- This role will be on 1st Shift
Total Rewards
At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr
Category= Manufacturing
Language Requirements
Not Applicable
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift
Shift 1 (United States of America)
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