Test Operator Technician

Join the Future of Space PropulsionWe are seeking an Electric Propulsion Test Technician to support the development and acceptance testing of next-generation spacecraft propulsion systems. This role is ideal for technicians who thrive in a hands-on laboratory environment and have experience working with vacuum systems, cryogenic equipment, high-pressure gas systems, precision mechanical integration, and aerospace hardware.You will work directly alongside engineers and test personnel to execute hotfire testing campaigns on Hall-effect thrusters and spacecraft propulsion assemblies while maintaining the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and hardware integrity.Primary ResponsibilitiesThermal Vacuum Chamber (TVAC) OperationsExecute pump-down, vent, and recovery sequences on multiple Thermal Vacuum Chambers.Operate and monitor facility support systems including: Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)Gaseous Nitrogen (GN2)Cooling water chillersCompressed air systemsMonitor vacuum chamber performance, cryopump temperatures, pressure recovery rates, and other critical facility telemetry during testing.Flight Hardware IntegrationRemove and install Hall-effect thrusters for test operations.Align flight hardware and instrumentation to precise engineering requirements.Assist with installation and alignment of multi-string spacecraft propulsion panels.Connect and disconnect electrical harnesses, fluid systems, and test equipment while following ESD and flight hardware handling procedures.Perform precision mechanical assembly and troubleshooting activities.Plumbing & Leak DetectionConduct helium leak checks using mass spectrometer leak detection equipment.Safely evacuate, vent, and purge high-pressure gas systems.Troubleshoot vacuum and gas system integrity issues.Support operation of roughing pumps and chamber vacuum infrastructure.Required Qualifications3+ years of technical experience in one or more of the following environments: AerospaceSpacecraft Integration & TestPropulsion TestingVacuum SystemsSemiconductor ManufacturingCryogenic OperationsLaboratory/Test FacilitiesWhy Apply?This is a rare opportunity to work directly on advanced electric propulsion systems that will power the next generation of spacecraft. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge test hardware, state-of-the-art vacuum systems, and mission-critical aerospace technology while positioning yourself for long-term growth through a contract-to-hire pathway.Pay: $42.00/hr + Housing Stipend + 90-Day Bonus + Contract-to-Hire OpportunityJob Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Miami Heights, FL.Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in South Miami Heights, FL.Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.