Senior Factory Test Technician

About the Team:  

The Factory Test team is responsible for all hazardous testing in our Long Beach facilities. We use our breadth of experience and collaborative engineering approach to support everything from very large structural tests to precise valve actuation. To that end, we design, build, and operate all test assets from initial concept to test execution. If you enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team with a broad mandate and want to put hands-on hardware, then this is the team for you.

About the Role: 

• Lead and own smaller projects or portions of larger initiatives, ensuring high-quality work is completed within deadlines
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with minimal oversight, utilizing technical expertise and problem-solving frameworks
• Take responsibility for meeting short-term team goals while driving results and contributing to overall team performance
• Provide technical oversight for team members, ensuring quality and accuracy in all work performed
• Actively mentor and train less experienced technicians, elevating team knowledge and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Collaborate with engineering and leadership to develop and implement new processes, hardware, and testing procedures

About You:  

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace testing or a related field with strong expertise in one or more technical areas
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot complex issues and develop solutions
• Strong leadership abilities, including the capacity to guide and mentor others in both basic and complex tasks
• Ability to influence peers and elevate team performance by leading by example and sharing technical knowledge
• Solid understanding of materials, seals, and components used in testing processes, with the ability to explain the technical rationale behind their selection
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and prioritizing work to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining high quality and minimizing errors

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to develop and implement new hardware or processes
• Background in training or mentoring team members in complex technical areas
• Previous involvement in setting project timelines and managing material and personnel requirements
• Familiarity with safety hazards in the testing environment and experience implementing safety controls