2nd shift Test Technician

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets:
Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5

ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

• Specializing in space industry products for satellites, launch vehicle and missile defense applications, our Long Beach, CA division offers seasoned expertise dating back to 1907. With modern-day technology encompassing complete COPV propellant and pressurant tank design and fabrication capabilities, we play an important role. Our proprietary spin-forming manufacturing capabilities provide enhanced technical solutions for various launch vehicle and satellite applications.
  Headquartered in Connecticut we offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on PCX Aerosystems Santa Ana, please visit our website at

• Company Overview
  PCX remains at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, with highly-engineered, flight-critical components & complex assemblies for a diverse range of military & space applications. We'rewidely recognized as a premier source of proprietary tanks for fixed-wing & space applications &complex assemblies, including extendable refueling probes, landing gear, airframe structures &composites. Specializing in life-limited parts, our machining expertise extends to main rotor & power transmission systems for rotorcraft.
  
  We are a Company that embraces diversity. Employees enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally and network across Southern California.
  Role Summary/Purpose
  We're looking to welcome highly talented individuals to join the NuSpace Test Team. We're looking for experienced individuals who have technical aptitude, enthusiasm to learn new skills and material, and as importantly an ability to work well with a highly technical, dynamic, and cohesive team. Below are some of our basic expectations from the Test Technician position.
  Essential Responsibilities
  Learning NuSpace's portfolio of pressure vessels and standard test procedures for each to independently maintain throughput of acceptance testing on flight hardware
  Setting up hydraulic pressure lines, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment to pressure test spaceflight pressure vessels and associated subcomponents
• Following all manufacturing planning and process specifications with an attention to detail and quality.
  Maintaining test work areas' cleanliness and organization. Helping develop and refine 5S organization systems for composite and test areas.
  Assisting in R&D testing processes
  Outside processing and vendor support

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma, preferred some college.
Minimum 3 years' experience of pressurized testing in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
Experience in working with high pressure equipment up to 20,000 psi including pumps, hoses, compressed gas cylinders, and making and breaking the associated fittings such as Swagelok, AN flares, Hi-Pressure, etc.
Experience in instrumentation for measuring pressure, flow, displacement (LVDT), strain gage, etc.
Experience in testing pressure vessels for aerospace applications a major plus (diaphragm tanks, PMD tanks, bubble point, static load, etc)
Experience in mechanical testing (tensile tests, etc) of material coupons a major plus
Desired Characteristics
Independently motivated and detail-oriented with an eye towards quality and safety at all times

Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping kneeling etc)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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