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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist Test Technician - **Company:** Virgin Galactic - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $61,526.0 - $87,516.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Subsystems, Test Data, Atlassian Tools, MIL-STD-810 Environmental Testing - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3367878106&tx=DT11303UTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * High School Diploma or equivalent * Minimum of four (4) years of experience in testing components, subsystems and/or systems required or equivalent industry * Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and/or models on paper or digital * Experience with: * mechanical assembly fabrication from 3D models, 2D mechanical drawings, parts lists or cable harness fabrication from wire diagrams, layout drawings, parts lists; * test asset instrumentation with strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers * Experience with: * the operation of saws, lathes, mills and/or other mechanical tools * the operation of soldering irons, DMMs. scopes, function generators, power supplies, wire cutters/strippers/crimpers and/or other electrical tools * Structural and/or Systems test experience * Shop floor manufacturing and inspection technologies knowledge * Must possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills * A hands-on mentality and an emphasis on continuous improvement is needed to support the airframe and systems test lab successfully * Strong safety work ethic - recognizes the importance of properly handing hazardous materials and tools, as well as working around highly energized systems * Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems * Demonstrated ability to use computer applications to follow work instructions * Experience in an agile work environment Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience conducting environmental testing per DO-160, SMC-S-016 or MIL-STD-810 environments (e.g. vibration, thermal, humidity, TVAC, waterproofness, proof pressure) * Familiarity with data acquisition and/or control hardware, NI cDAQ/cRIO/PXI preferred * Familiarity with NI FlexLogger * Familiarity with precision measurement tools * J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.3 certification * Familiar with quality assurance processes, including non-destructive testing methods * Laboratory or industrial computer application proficiency * Technical report writing skills * Atlassian production experience (Jira, Confluence) * Demonstrated willingness to adjust thinking and behavior * Ability to collaborate on technical projects with fellow technicians, or interdepartmental functions to achieve goals or solve problems * Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas * Ability to get into the details, while maintaining a broader view * Strong safety forward thinking, practice good housekeeping, tool control, recognizing the importance of properly handling hazardous materials, and chemicals * Familiarity with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Physical and/or Additional Requirements * Must be able to work all shifts and available for overtime as well as weekends when needed * Must be able to travel as needed (10% Travel expected) * Must be able to stand for extended periods (4 hours) * Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces * Medium work: exerting up to 50lbs of force rarely, 20lbs occasionally, 10lbs frequently to move objects ## Description * Fabricate test article instrumentation, electro-mechanical assemblies, fluid and test equipment wire harnesses * Set up, calibrate, and fabricate test components and carry out laboratory, component, assembly and vehicle testing * Operation and the supervision of operation, of test equipment (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more) * Collect test data and report results to designated managers and engineers * Monitor and control maintenance of test assets (custom, materials, environmental chambers, altitude chambers, thermal vacuum chambers, vibration tables, and more) * Strongly influence the design of test systems, fixtures and setups * Assist engineers and other technicians on production and R&D test projects * Adhere to set directions and guidelines from team leader to support collaboration across teams to complete project * Provide usage feedback of test systems to engineering for process improvement * Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks * Execute other duties as required by Virgin Galactic senior leadership to support company and program objectives ## Related Videos - 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