Environmental Test Technician II, (2nd Shift)
- Evenings
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
About the job
## SUMMARY We are looking for an Environmental Test Technician II to join the Environmental Test Lab as part of the Advanced Materials department at Firefly Aerospace. You will apply your skill of utilizing thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal-vacuum chambers to support design, manufacturing, and testing activities by the company.
The candidate must be a self-starter who works well in a team environment and has excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate will form an integral part of a team of engineers and technicians that will be a focal point for the company.
The candidate will be expected to learn the testing processes, apply their knowledge, maintain good record-keeping, and have good working relationships with team members. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide technical support for running test equipment in the Environmental Test Lab, not limited to thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock tables, and thermal vacuum chambers. - Experience in running multiple environmental test laboratory areas (thermal, thermal vacuum, shock, vibration). - Provide training for new hires to the environmental test lab on running the equipment. - Set up and tear down of test equipment for each test. - Ensure that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection. - Read and interpret test procedures, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches. - Provide feedback to Engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and process and design improvements. - Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations. - Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work. - Collaborate with test engineers to troubleshoot failures and issues derived from test data. - Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective work environment. ## Required - High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in a related field preferred - 3+ years of experience in environmental testing or a similar role - Familiarity with testing equipment and procedures - Ability to interpret and analyze test results - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Good communication skills - Hands on testing experience (dynamic and thermal environments) in an environmental test lab or college lab. - Training and/or experience in basic operation of an oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering wires & connectors, wire stripping, ohm's law, continuity testing, drilling & tapping holes, torque wrenches, DC power supplies, tape measures. - Software/Computer Skills including Windows Operating Systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). - Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time, lift 10-20 pounds regularly and 50-100 pounds occasionally. ## Desired - Experience performing SRS Shock Testing - 2 Years+ Performing Vibration Testing - A.S. in Metrology, Instrumentation, Physics, Math, Engineering, Technology or other STEM related fields. - Previous experience with a related industry utilizing MIL-STD-810G, SMC-S-016 or similar. - Knowledge of one or more high-level general-purpose programming languages including but not limited to LabVIEW and Python. - Experience building test racks and rack enclosures. ## Work Schedule This is a 2nd shift position.
Specific hours and shift details will be provided upon hire. ## Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, relocation benefits, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options. To conform to U.S.
Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
From Firefly Aerospace's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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