Test Technician

Wanna join the adventure?

You will be the hands-on support, working with our Test Engineers to inspect and test spacecraft hardware and associated equipment (e.g., wire harnesses, avionics boxes, sub-assemblies). As a Test Technician, you will execute functional (Python experience preferred) and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, TVAC, EMI/EMC) and optimize design, build, and test processes to help Loft effectively scale test activities to meet emerging and contractual demand. 

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise in testing complex aerospace hardware while working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Strong communication skills (both written and oral)

Ability to interpret & work from engineering drawings & 3D models.

Solid computer skills and familiarity with controlled designs and processes.

Coding/Programming experience of some type is required; Python is preferred.

Previous experience with Vibration, Thermal Vacuum (TVAC), and/or EMC/EMI testing.

Meticulously detail-oriented with pride in ownership of work performed.

RF products/tools/test experience (Vector Network Analyzers)

Experience with optical payloads (cameras) or other optics testing

Experience with test standards (GEVS, CEQATR, Mil-Std-1540, CETS/CTP)

Certified forklift and/or crane operator

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable

 *Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions.  We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.