Test Technician

Test Technician

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 focuses 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.

PCX remains at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, with highly engineered, flight-critical components and complex assemblies for a diverse range of military and space applications. It is a premier source of proprietary tanks for fixed-wing and space applications and complex assemblies, including extendable refueling probes, landing gear, airframe structures and composites. Specializing in life-limited parts, its machining expertise extends to main rotor and power transmission systems for rotorcraft.

The company embraces diversity, and employees enjoy the opportunity to grow professionally and network across Southern California.

We are looking to welcome highly talented individuals to join the NuSpace Test Team. We seek experienced individuals who have technical aptitude, enthusiasm to learn new skills and material, and an ability to work well with a highly technical, dynamic, and cohesive team. Below are some of our basic expectations for the Test Technician position.

• Learn NuSpace’s portfolio of pressure vessels and standard test procedures for each and independently maintain throughput of acceptance testing on flight hardware.
• Set up hydraulic pressure lines, instrumentation, and data acquisition equipment to pressure test spaceflight pressure vessels and associated subcomponents.
• Follow all manufacturing planning and process specifications with an attention to detail and quality.
• Maintain test work areas’ cleanliness and organization, and help develop and refine 5S organization systems for composite and test areas.
• Assist in R&D testing processes.
• Support outside processing and vendor testing activities.

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

Security standards as imposed by the Department of Defense, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Lifting, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and other movements are required. The employee may need to use hands for finger, handle, or feel tasks, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

PCX Aerosystems is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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