AIT Senior Test Technician

Environmental Test Preparation & Execution

• Be responsible for the setup, integration, and execution of environmental tests including:
• Vibration testing
• Shock testing
• Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing
• Ancillary testing activities
• Take ownership of the preparation and execution of experimental campaigns for the qualification of prototypes of components developed internally, such as valves
• MGSE machining (milling, drilling, helicoil installation, ...)
• FGSE preparation (valves, pressure controllers, ...)
• Guide and train Junior Technicians to support on the activities described above when multiple qualification campaign are executed simultaneously
• Prepare hardware, tooling, instrumentation, and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for test campaigns taking ownership of their readiness.
• Install thermocouples, accelerometers, harnessing, and instrumentation according to test procedures and engineering requirements.
• Operate environmental test equipment including vibration shaker, shock test facility, TVAC facility, and associated monitoring systems.
• Perform pre-test and post-test inspections of test setups.
• Support testing activities both internally and at external test facilities.

Procedures, Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and execute test procedures with adherence to safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Ensure all operations are properly documented and traceable.
• Report, anomalies, and observations during operations.
• Verify that tools, instrumentation, and measurement equipment comply with calibration requirements before use.