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# 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:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467429454&tx=JT9688TYV&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