Test Technician

Tendeg LLC is a premier spacecraft deployables company. Our novel designs are enabling exciting missions providing high gain antennas for sensor applications and communications. We have 12 antennas on-orbit and 20 flight deliverables occurring in 2024. Our missions include Earth Science (weather, surface deformation and change); LEO, GEO and lunar communications; synthetic aperture radar (SAR); and unique radio frequency sensors for commercial and government applications. We have apertures from 50cm to 10m, VHF to Q/V-band, and precise 2-axis gimbals. Consider joining our innovative and rapidly growing team.

Tendeg’s Philosophy

We encourage innovation and entrepreneurial energy. We are successful because we take a unique approach to solving problems. We look for creative thinkers and self-motivated people that can collaborate within our open team environment. TENDEG is an acronym for TENacious Design and Engineering Group. Obviously, tenacity is another trait we embrace.

Title: Aerospace Test Technician

Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Pay Range:$25-$35 hourly (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data)

Location: Louisville, CO

About this role: The Test Technician will work with the engineering and production teams in an aerospace test environment to document and perform test activities on spacecraft assemblies. This position will support in process manufacturing testing, performance testing, functional testing, and environmental testing.

We are looking for a Test Technicianwill support the following programs:

• INCUS: NASA has selected Tendeg to deliver four Ka-band deployable antennas for a new Earth science mission called Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) that will study the behavior of tropical storms and thunderstorms, including their impacts on weather and climate models. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-selects-new-mission- to-study-storms-impacts-on-climate-models.
• 2-axis Gimbal Antennas: Tendeg has multiple contracts to develop, fabricate, test and deliver flight units for deployable high gain antennas from X-band to Q/V-band. These are for sensor and communication missions for LEO, MEO and lunar applications.
• Perimeter Truss Reflectors: Tendeg has multiple contracts to deliver large aperture antennas for GEO communications, SAR, and national security.

What you'll do:

• Conduct and support performance and functional tests on flight hardware during all phases of the hardware evolution process
• Execute specific step-by-step test procedures to record and verify test data results
• Document problems associated with the functionality or design of the products
• Document and record test set-up configurations, in order to replicate consistent and repeatable test results
• Support setup of electrical and mechanical test equipment
• Conduct tests in environmental environments including, TVAC, thermal and vibration
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
• Work is performed in a test lab, clean room, manufacturing floor, or machine shop environment

Key Job Requirements:

• 2 plus years of work experience.
• High school diploma is required. Experience in aerospace is highly preferred.
• Experience in a test lab capturing and documenting data
• Ability to read and understand drawings, technical procedures, and processes
• Possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Be a self-starter and work in a team environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Ability to independently operate oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data acquisition monitoring devices
• Environmental testing experience (i.e. Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, EMI)
• Basic programming experience in python
• RF experience a plus

Benefits: As we are growing and investing in our company, we invest in our team. We recognize employee contributions through competitive salaries and bonuses and take pride in taking care of our employees. Here is how we show our appreciation:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical/Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Tax Advantage Account (Flexible Spending Account) (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan-Traditional 401(k) Plan
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Long Term Disability
• EAP Program
• Company SWAG
• Company sponsored lunches/outings
• Dog friendly work environment
• Free company parking
• Break rooms fully stocked with snacks, drinks, and an espresso coffee machine

US Citizenship Is Required

Tendeg LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, national origin, veteran status and any other protected factor.

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Salary : $25 - $35