Thermal Test Technician; Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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The Thermal Test Department is seeking an Thermal Test Technician (Level 3/4) with electronics and mechanical skill set to support thermal vacuum and cycle testing of complex flight and development hardware. Preferred candidate will be a self-starter able to work independently or in small teams using schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions to perform environmental testing set up and operations. Must be able to demonstrate machine operations as well as mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair.

The ideal candidate has experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). This position is 100% located in Redondo Beach, CA
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• Operation of thermal vacuum chambers and the associated equipment such as (not limited to): rough, cryo and turbo molecular pumps
• Monitor pressure with ion and convection gauges
• Utilize convection, conduction and radiative methods of heating and cooling energy transfer
• Install, fabricate and troubleshoot thermocouples
• Hook up basic electrical circuits as related to heaters used in thermal vacuum chambers
• Perform helium leak detection and basic plumbing
• Setup and operate QCM and/or RGA contamination monitoring equipment in vacuum chambers
• Work safely with liquid nitrogen and gaseous nitrogen
• Operate cranes, forklifts and other various lift equipment
• Utilize computers and software used for data acquisition and test heater control
• Program and operate temperature process controllers (set point, ramp rate, high and low limits)
• Basic Electronic skills (AC/DC resistance measurements)
• Ability to work off hours and weekends
• Ability to frequently move and position objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in high bays and clean rooms
• Candidate must be willing to support any shift when required.