Testing Technician

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

This role is located onsite in Huntington Beach, CA

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

• None

• Inspect components before assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering work instructions, drawings, and specifications.
• Understands documents such as tool manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Setup and execution of validation tests using per Engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, collecting and manipulating data, and overall strong computer literacy.
• Record testing data and analyze results to determine whether products meet quality standards.
• Analyzation of collected data to recommend improvements to the production process.
• Ability to identify out-of-family conditions and/or data and to mitigate potential failures.
• Occasionally generates reports and presents findings to process stakeholders.
• Maintain testing methods and equipment.
• Maintains tool(s) calibration(s) necessary for testing and compliance on a regular basis.
• Plans the time, method, manner, and/or sequence of work with senior engineering guidance as needed.
• Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance.
• Answer inquiries from engineers and other corresponding departments to ensure efficient communication.
• Serve as inspector to ensure compliance and specifications when needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by management.

• Basic engineering and scientific knowledge.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to define problems verbally and writing.
• Ability to utilize common shop hand and power tools.
• Great communication skills
• Team oriented but also able to work independently as necessary
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (green card holder) or other status as a U.S. Person)

• 2 years’ experience in engineering technology or other related fields.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel, collecting and manipulating data, and overall strong computer literacy.
• Experience using mathematical concepts such as geometry, trigonometry, ratios, fractions, and proportions.
• Experience analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions from that data.
• Ability to read, speak and write in English fluently
• PLC programming experience is a plus.

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

No travel required for this position.

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