Lead Environmental Test Technician

• Lead day-to-day planning, scheduling, and execution of all environmental testing, including vibration (random, sine, sine-on-random, gunfire), thermal cycling, thermal shock, humidity, and vibe-under-temperature testing.
• Interpret and execute test procedures, MIL-STD and DO-160 requirements, and internal specifications to ensure full environmental compliance.
• Set up and operate environmental test systems including 3-axis shakers, thermal chambers, humidity chambers, and thermal shock equipment.
• Build and run thermal and vibration profiles; collaborate with engineers to design and review vibration fixtures and mounting hardware.
• Process, review, and analyze vibration and thermal data using Excel, PDF reporting, and internal systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot test anomalies, equipment issues, and environmental system failures to minimize downtime and improve repeatability.
• Manage lab equipment health, including preventative maintenance, calibration tracking, repair scheduling, upgrade scoping, and documentation.
• Maintain lab organization and safety standards, including ESD controls, tool/equipment upkeep, and consumables tracking.
• Train and mentor technicians and engineers in test procedures, equipment operation, lab safety, and environmental test best practices.
• Collaborate with product, design, and quality engineering teams to resolve issues, improve test methods, and ensure successful hardware test campaigns.
• Author and conduct training modules covering environmental equipment use, environmental test methodology, and lab safety protocols.

• 9+ years of experience performing environmental testing or environmental testing in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability hardware environments.
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical certificate or associate degree preferred).
• Extensive hands-on experience operating and maintaining vibration tables, thermal chambers, humidity chambers, and thermal shock systems.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret environmental test procedures, engineering drawings, and MIL-STD/DO-160 requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across thermal, vibration, and environmental control systems.
• Experience processing and validating vibration and thermal data for compliance reporting.
• Proficiency using common electronic test tools and data acquisition systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document work, coordinate with engineers, and provide clear training.

• Experience designing or reviewing vibration fixtures and thermal test setups.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing or maintaining an environmental test lab, including calibration, maintenance schedules, and equipment procurement.

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