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Sr. Engineering Technician – Lead

StratolaunchMojave, California, United States

Posted Nov 12

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise and Mentor Technicians

Oversee Environmental Testing Operations

Support Systems Integration and Test Preparation

Technical Communication and Cross-Functional Leadership

Travel and Professionalism

Lead, train, and mentor a team of engineering technicians performing environmental testing.
Assign daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support for complex test setups and troubleshooting.
Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Coordinate and review test activities, including operation of thermal chambers, vibration tables, shock equipment, and related instrumentation.
Supervise the execution of thermal cycling, vibration, shock, and combined environment testing per applicable aerospace and industry standards.
Ensure accurate documentation, analysis, and reporting of test results; review and approve corrective action recommendations.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
Oversee the design and fabrication of test fixtures, support equipment, and instrumentation setups.
Approve and provide oversight for the creation of test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Act as the primary liaison for test readiness reviews and coordination with engineering teams.
Serve as the main point of contact for technical escalations and cross-functional coordination.
Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions to engineering leads and management.
Lead efforts to integrate and validate complex aerospace systems through environmental testing.
Travel as needed (<5%) to support department and test activities.
Demonstrate honesty, responsibility, integrity, and fulfillment of commitments.

Required Qualifications

Extensive experience in environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, etc.) and team leadership or supervisory roles.
Deep knowledge of environmental test methods, standards, and instrumentation.
Experience integrating and supporting aerospace or complex mechanical/electrical systems.
Proficiency in creating and reviewing test procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Strong hands-on experience with test equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
Proven ability to communicate technical challenges and mentor junior technicians.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage team workload to fit business goals.
Experience with complex aerospace system development and integration.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and lead teams through change.
Ability to gain and maintain a DoW security clearance.
Experience with environmental test standards (e.g., RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, RCC-319/324, SSC-S016).
Active DoW Security clearance.
Experience with data acquisition systems and advanced test automation techniques.

Nice to Have

Siemens Capital/Mentor Graphics.
3D CAD modeling experience – NX, CATIA, or Solidworks.
Familiarity with configuration management systems – Jira (preferred).

Required Computer Skills

Data acquisition and analysis tools (e.g., NI LabVIEW, Curtiss-Wright IADS, or equivalent).
Familiarity with 3D CAD for test fixture design.
MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Special Remarks Regarding Work Environment

Sr Engr Tech ($52.88-$64.90) 10+ years as a technician in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience, with demonstrated leadership and strong proficiency in environmental testing.
Position is on-site based in Mojave, CA.
Travel, as needed, to support the department (<5%).
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
Tuition reimbursement