Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Test Technician
For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:
1) word copy of resume
2) 2-3 professional references
3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications
Job Description
The Environmental Test Technician will play a critical role in supporting in-house thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing for space-flight components, subsystems, and hardware. This role focuses on TVAC, with responsibilities including setup, operation, and monitoring of thermal vacuum chambers on-site. Additionally, the technician will support dynamic environmental testing activities, such as vibration and shock testing, executed through local external test suppliers. The technician will prepare hardware for shipment, support test setup and execution at supplier facilities, coordinate with test engineers and vendors, and ensure proper documentation and data return. Collaboration with test engineers, program teams, and external partners is essential to ensure environmental testing is executed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor in-house thermal vacuum (TVAC) chambers.
- Execute thermal cycling and vacuum testing for space-flight hardware.
- Support extended-duration test runs and off-shift test monitoring as needed.
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of thermal vacuum equipment.
- Prepare hardware, fixtures, and instrumentation for external vibration and shock testing.
- Support and coordinate dynamic testing at local supplier facilities.
- Assist test engineers with test configuration, data collection, and reporting.
- Maintain test documentation, procedures, and configuration control.
- Follow cleanroom and material handling protocols.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on experience with Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) Chambers, including setup, operation, and monitoring.
- Experience with thermal cycling and vacuum testing.
- 2-5 years of environmental testing experience (5–10 years preferred).
- Experience supporting space, aerospace, or defense hardware.
- Comfortable working in test lab and cleanroom environments.
- Direct experience operating thermal vacuum chambers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting vibration testing (electrodynamic shakers, sine/random).
- Exposure to shock or dynamics testing.
- Experience working with external environmental test labs or suppliers.
- Familiarity with instrumentation such as thermocouples, accelerometers, and pressure sensors.
- Test troubleshooting and basic equipment maintenance.
- Cleanroom experience (Class 1,000–10,000).
- Experience with test software, data acquisition, or Python scripting.
Work Environment
This position is within a smaller shop with a team environment. The company is a product-oriented space-technology firm operating in commercial, space, and defense markets. They provide rugged aerospace-grade data-acquisition and control systems for use onboard rockets, spacecraft, aircraft, and other remote platforms operating in extreme environments. The work involves cutting-edge technology for prestigious programs such as JPL NASA, MARS Rover, and Navy Defense projects.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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