Environmental Test Technician

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Environmental Test Technician  to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Environmental Test Technician will be responsible for environmental test processes for a wide range of components/modules, as well as spacecraft level vibration and thermal vacuum testing.  This role will assist with the installation of equipment, operation and maintenance of vibrations tables, vacuum chambers, and other test equipment, process documentation and controls, and performing testing and certification of the test equipment. Additionally, this role will support spacecraft build and testing as time allows between environmental test scheduling.​

This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday - Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assemble, instrument, and test satellite flight hardware throughout development and Production. 
• Monitor and assess test equipment and test hardware performance throughout production and qualification campaigns. 
• Activate, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, HASS / HALT, Vibration, Shock). 
• Assembly, activation, and troubleshooting of custom test racks and automated equipment that interfaces with Flight Hardware.  
• Work with engineering and facilities to plan, build, and activate test equipment. 
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and harnessing, including pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers, and strain gauges. 
• Performs functions that include test troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance, coordination with test engineers, and engagement with management on daily test activities. 
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas according to site standard practices and management guidance. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least 3 years of experience in Environmental Testing (Thermal, Vibrational, Vacuum, HAAS/HALT, Shock) 
• Extensive experience with Vibration tables and Thermal vacuum chambers.  
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing and test processes and procedures. 
• Strong ability to comprehend technical work instructions. 
• Experience with drawings, shop orders, and detailed work instructions. 
• Strong understanding with test electronic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic test equipment. 
• Proficient with various types of gages, instruments and measuring devices. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience with software systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• High attention to detail. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Overhead crane and rigging experience. 
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Non-conformance systems, Ticketed request systems and order scheduling systems. 
• Experience using and maintaining calibrated equipment. 
• Ability to accurately distinguish a wide range of colors, which is essential for success in this role
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance. 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag! 

Salary Range$35—$40 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital 

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.