Are you technically savvy and enjoy solving equipment and systems issues? Join our team! As a Test Technician II, you will be using your skills and expertise to perform standard and developmental testing processes on a variety of our equipment and analyze the results. You'll be responsible for performing test and fault isolation on our systems and equipment to ensure conformance with our product specifications. You'll work closely with engineering teams and provide recommendations to resolve testing problems, roadblocks, or equipment malfunctions that impact the performance or validity of testing.Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin and Durham, North Carolina, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space Must-haves:Associate's degree in a related field of study and at least 2 years of relevant experienceA higher level degree may substitute for experienceRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationBasic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publicationsBasic understanding of test concepts and techniquesGeneral experience with standard laboratory test, calibration and other measurement equipmentPreferred:Experience assembling, testing, & troubleshooting mechanical and fluids systemsExperience with high pressure aerospace fluid systems such as propulsion, hydraulics, pneumatics, liquid coolingExperience with aerospace mechanisms such as landing gear, flight control actuators, linkages, and surfaces, and doors/hatchesPrior experience in a manufacturing environmentBackground in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US MilitaryIMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services. Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and stepsFrequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterityRequires vision abilities to include close, distance, depth perception, and telling the difference between colorsRarely lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.Working Conditions:Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materialsRarely exposed to loud noisesSafety Sensitive PositionResponsible for the safety and security of people or propertyInspects, handles, or transports explosives, dangerous or hazardous materialsInspects structures, equipment or vehiclesOperates or supervises vehicles, heavy or dangerous equipment or machineryEstimated Starting Salary Range: $24.39 - $33.54. SNC considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications.Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.
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