Sr. Test Technician

Job Description

As a Sr. Test Technician, you will play a pivotal role in advanced hardware testing, supporting the verification of complex components and systems before they are integrated for critical use. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, technical problem-solving, and wish to see their efforts directly impact mission-critical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and fabricate test components for component, assembly, and vehicle-level testing.
• Build and operate custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and test equipment.
• Influence the design and improvement of test systems, fixtures, and setups.
• Fabricate electro-mechanical assemblies, fluid systems, wire harnesses, and test instrumentation.
• Instrument test articles using strain gauges, load cells, and pressure transducers.
• Operate and oversee complex test equipment, including environmental, altitude, thermal vacuum, and vibration systems.
• Execute mechanical testing of composite materials, including coupon preparation, bonding, and machining.
• Collect, document, and report test data to engineers and technical leadership.
• Monitor, maintain, and coordinate upkeep of test assets and laboratory equipment.
• Follow established safety, quality, and process guidelines while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Experience testing components, subsystems, or full systems in a technical or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drawings, 3D models, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience fabricating cable harnesses from wiring diagrams and parts lists.
• Experience building mechanical assemblies from drawings and use of machine tools such as saws, lathes, and mills.
• Proficiency with electrical tools and test equipment (soldering irons, DMMs, scopes, power supplies, crimpers).
• Experience supporting structural and/or systems-level testing.
• Experience running tension and compression test machines and related software.
• Comfort using computer applications to follow work instructions and document results.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety when working with hazardous materials and energized systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with environmental testing standards (e.g., vibration, thermal, humidity, vacuum, pressure).
• Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems (NI cDAQ, cRIO, PXI).
• Experience using NI FlexLogger.
• Proficiency with precision measurement tools.
• Soldering certifications (J-STD-001 or NASA-STD-8739.3).
• Exposure to quality assurance or non-destructive testing processes.
• Technical report writing experience.
• Familiarity with Agile environments and tools such as Jira or Confluence.

Why Work Here?

This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility in an environment that values safety and continuous improvement. You will be part of a team where your efforts directly impact mission-critical outcomes, providing a sense of accomplishment and growth.

Work Environment

This opportunity is within an aerospace manufacturer, offering a 4/10 schedule from 6 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. The role requires working with sophisticated test equipment and systems in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tustin, CA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Tustin,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.