Environmental Test Technician Senior First Shift
- Days
- US citizenship
- ITAR / US person
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $61.2k–$97.9k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
About the job
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) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website.
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About Millennium Space Systems
Builds small satellites for missile warning and tracking, a Boeing company since 2018.
Pay on its listings: 93.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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