Test Technician

Position Title: Test Technician

Requisition : 1774

Position Location: Sterling, VA

Position

Reports To:

Manager, Space Electronic Systems

Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we drive innovation by applying strong engineering principles to develop high‑performance space‑based electronic systems. We support DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers with radiation‑mitigated designs that balance competing requirements.

We’re looking for Test Technicians at entry, mid‑level, or senior levels (0‑2 or 3‑6+ years). The role is hands‑on and focused on board‑level and system‑level testing, documentation of real‑time issues, and collaboration with design engineers to ensure hardware meets performance expectations from prototype to flight‑ready systems.

• Perform test, verification, and validation of avionics hardware, including custom PCBAs and embedded systems
  • Tests may include efficiency, power, response time, and capacity measurements
• Support initial hardware bring‑up, firmware loading, and debugging
• Execute test plans and procedures based on system and interface requirements
• Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) to troubleshoot and validate digital/analog signals
• Gather, organize, and report test data in collaboration with design engineers to ensure performance and reliability
• Assist with non‑conformance report (NCR) generation alongside hardware and software teams
• Contribute to and participate in the expansion of production flow
• Gather and set up test equipment suite, defined by product or engineering requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school Diploma (or equivalent)
• Proficiency with standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, electronic loads, etc.)
• Proficiency with hand tools, including screwdrivers, torque wrenches, and tweezers
• Clear and concise communication skills in a cross‑functional team
• Basic understanding of electronics fundamentals and debugging techniques
• Detail‑oriented with thorough documentation and execution skills
• Demonstrated experience in an engineering organization with a structured, methodical approach

• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar) for test automation and tooling
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability embedded systems
• Experience in an electronics laboratory with ESD and FOD control plans
• Experience with environmental testing:
  Thermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) or Thermal Chamber
• Experience with mate & demate of equipment from test article
• Experience with digital ticketing/procedural systems such as JIRA, Epsilon3, or Business Central
• Experience with embedded Linux boards, test jigs, or hardware‑in‑the‑loop setups
• Experience loading bitstreams onto an FPGA
• Experience updating firmware, software, or BIOS software
• Experience using Linux and personal computers
• Rework, repair, or polymerics experience, including certifications such as IPC or NASA
• Academic experience in STEM fields

• Health benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic life with AD&DD
  • Short‑term disability
  • Long‑term disability
  • Ancillary (voluntary life with AD&DD, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
  • Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, maternity, and military)
• Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles

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