Military Hardware Testing Operator Job at Astrion (Huntsville)

Senior Test Technician

The Senior Test Technician is responsible for conducting prescribed tests on tec...

Location

United States , Wilsonville

Salary:

Not provided

APCON

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience performing functional test and diagnostics using custom PC based test equipment and software
Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task to meet multiple deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work over time when needed
Maintain safe working practices and comply with safety and quality standards
Associate degree in electronic hardware systems engineering or equivalent from the military or technical school preferred
Minimum of 3 years of electronic technician experience, including troubleshooting to the component level, in a production environment

Job Responsibility

Performs functional and operational tests on circuit boards and chassis in a fast-paced production environment
Troubleshoot and repair electronic circuit boards and systems down to the component level
Support hardware validation and verification activities during development and production phases
Interpret schematics PCP and Layouts, to diagnosed failures accurately
Troubleshoot products using oscilloscopes and digital volt meters
Configures and tests end products to meet customer and company specifications and requirements
Configures test equipment to meet multiple testing requirements based on product and customer specifications
Evaluates returned products for failures
Maintains accurate documentation of product test results and updates troubleshooting logs

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid short and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Generous PTO program
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development program
Collaborative and innovative environment
On-site exercise facility

Fulltime

Equipment Operator – Military Systems

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Equipment Operator – Military Systems ...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

Not provided

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must have 7 years of applicable experience supporting engineering, design, or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization
or 3 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 4 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area
At least 6 years of the 7 years’ experience must include successful completion of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 4 years of experience in mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware
Will need to have experience operating military equipment
Technician will operate machinery to include - Class VII and below forklifts, drive tanks, operate earth moving equipment, hold or obtain Class A CDL w/hazmat endorsement
Familiar with Standard Operating Procedures
Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
New hire will be capable of operating heavy equipment
Able to lift 75 pounds
Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

Job Responsibility

Willing to work in adverse weather conditions
Welding and/or mechanical skills will be utilized daily
This individual must be able to read, understand and adhere to all applicable SOP's and TSRA's
Some travel may be required

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Field Service Technician

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contrac...

Location

United States , Port Orange

Salary:

Not provided

Knight Federal Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of experience in operational or simulated military hardware maintenance and sustainment
Experience in simulation hardware/software testing
Operational understanding of virtual collective simulation exercise control
Writing or updating maintenance plans and procedure
Experience in Help Desk management and coordination
Expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications
Effective Oral and Written communication skills
Experience in AVCATT or CCTT
Experience with OneSAF
Program execution tools, such as Jira and Confluence

Job Responsibility

Support a variety of hardware/software maintenance and support activities across the U.S. Army’s Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) prototype development program
Perform critical maintenance and technical support functions across the RVCT program
Shape RVCT Product Support considerations through documentation of maintenance tasks, collection of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) data, and recommendations to New Equipment Training (NET) course development
Support RVCT Test and Evaluation events through operation and preparation of RVCT hardware
Accurately document maintenance actions and assisting with the creation of maintenance procedures and instructions
Reconfiguration and or assembly/disassembly of RVCT devices, lift heavy objects and work with hand tools

Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialist, Journeyman

Synectic Solutions is currently recruiting for a Tactical Operations and Air/Wea...

Location

United States , Patuxent River, Lexington Park

Salary:

Not provided

Synectic Solutions Inc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or BA degree in Business, Management, Technical, or Scientific discipline from an accredited college or university
At least eight (8) years of recent and relevant professional experience with aircraft tactical systems employment
Must be an O-3 or higher
Must be a graduate of a Navy Weapons School (e.g., TOPGUN), Test Pilot School (TPS), or Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1)
Must be a Weapons Tactics Instructor (WTI) with at least one of the following: Navy Pilot or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) with at least 700 flight hours, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Tactics Officer (TACCO), Head of a Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS), Weapons Systems Officer (WSO), or other related military occupational specialist
Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Must be a US Citizen

Job Responsibility

Applies Subject Matter Expertise from experience as an Officer military specialist to identify, define, and document technical data for weaponeering, NATOPS, and NTRP (NATIP) products for Naval tactical aircraft and associated weapons systems
Provides analysis of operational suitability of naval aviation platforms, weapons, sensors and systems
Develops, prepares, and manages material required for the operator to employ or maintain safely and effectively the aircraft and its weapon systems
Requires the ability to develop and present Naval Aviation Missions and Capabilities (NAMC) training seminar material to DoD personnel
Applies analytic expertise to support technical exchanges, briefings, and workshops in support of recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Provides subject matter expertise for specific aircraft/weapon systems and subsystems to include operational procedures, installation and maintenance, failure analysis, and technical support related to aircraft avionics, airframe, weapons, navigation, fire control and other aircraft systems
Provides advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications and operational environments, detailed functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, training, troubleshooting, and implementation advice on specific areas that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation
The candidate also reviews technical problems
provides solutions for software, hardware and systems
and troubleshoots operating anomalies using data review methodologies and/or automated evaluation programs

Fulltime

Engineering Technician VI Assistant Range Safety Officer

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician VI located at ...

Location

United States , Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville

Salary:

53.74 USD / Hour

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

11 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization
or 4 years of applicable vocational/military/technical school and 7 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area
At least 10 years of the 11 years of experience must include successful completion of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 8 years of mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware
Technician will be required to support mechanical operations in and around Test Stand/fixtures
Operate and maintain equipment for test support
Must possess Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training certification to handle liquid rocket engine propellants using Level A protective suits and respiratory protection
Hold or obtain Class “A” CDL
Comprehend various test setups and lead the mechanical responsibilities while following applicable standard operating procedures
Range Safety Officer trained and endorsed

Job Responsibility

Responsible for contractor safety training, including overall assignment and scheduling of training, quality control, and tracking and reporting performance
Ensures that testing is conducted per SOP’s, that goals and objectives are set, responsibility is assigned, and results are documented
Interfaces with Government customers, and other agency representatives
Participates in projects from the safety stage, provides additional or missing materials, and edits, organizes, and formats content for clarity, flow, and integrity
Disseminates safety policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates
Develops and analyzes monthly safety reports
Some travel may be required

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Engineering Technician III Mechanical

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Technician III located at...

Location

United States , Huntsville

Salary:

24.00 USD / Hour

Astrion

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5 years of applicable experience supporting engineering or testing of hardware in the appropriate area of specialization
or 2 years of applicable college/vocational/military/technical school and 3 years of applicable experience in the assigned specialty area
At least 4 years of the 5 years’ experience must include successful completion of 1 year of vocational/military/technical school training in practical or industrial arts and a minimum of 2 years of mechanical fabrication and structural/fixture setup supporting engineering or testing of military hardware
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance
Liquid-Propellant-Action-Response-Team (LPART) certified or the ability to obtain once hired
Have or obtain Class “A” CDL with hazmat endorsement
Must have high school diploma or GED
Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once

Job Responsibility

Support mechanical operations in and around Test Stand/fixtures
Operate and maintain equipment for test support
Comprehend various test setups and lead the mechanical responsibilities while following applicable standard operating procedures
Operate forklifts from Class VII and below, mobile and overhead crane, and other similar equipment
Interface with Government customers, and other agency representatives
Some travel may be required

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Continuing education assistance
Professional development
Multiple healthcare benefits package options
401K with employer matching
Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Fulltime

Chief Test Pilot Tactical Systems

AEVEX Aerospace is looking for a skilled RC pilot to perform flight operations, ...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

Not provided

AEVEX Aerospace

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of FAA, DoD, and/or ICAO UAS flight regulations
Familiar with military UAS operations and FAA regulatory frameworks
Knowledge of airspace coordination, range safety, and risk management practices
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
Ability to maintain a Class II flight physical
Proficient in manual control of multi-rotor, fixed-wing, hybrid VTOL aircraft, including gas, electric, and turbine platforms
Ability to fly complex systems with landing gear, high wing loading, high speeds, and in challenging environments
Strong understanding of UAS flight control systems, aerodynamics, and recovery operations
Excellent hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
Ability to display flight competency through simulation and live aircraft operation

Job Responsibility

Operate as External Pilot for electric-hybrid VTOL, fixed wing, gas, turbine UAS platforms exceeding 350 lbs in both test and operational missions
Coordinate closely with engineering and systems teams to define test requirements and provide feedback on UAS performance
Manually control aircraft via radio transmitter during launch, recovery, and emergency procedures
Coordinate seamlessly with Internal Pilots, Mission Commanders, and GCS Operators for safe and effective mission execution
Contribute to pre-flight briefings, post-flight debriefings, and overall flight test planning
Contribute to Test Readiness Reviews to discuss hazards, risks, and procedures for safe flight operations on experimental high-risk tests
Ensure flight operations adhere to airworthiness, risk mitigation, and test safety standards
Assist in the development of test cards, flight procedures, and enhancements to flight control systems
Observe, document, and help resolve flight anomalies and system irregularities
Adhere to stringent safety protocols, mission SOPs, and applicable airspace regulations

What we offer

401(k)-retirement plan
comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company
professional development funds
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support

Fulltime

Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineering Technician

Piper Companies is seeking a Lead Spacecraft Mechanisms Engineering Technician t...

Location

United States , Midland

Salary:

120000.00 USD / Year

Piper Companies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Aerospace Technology, or a related technical field preferred
Equivalent hands-on experience, military training, or demonstrated industry experience will be considered
5–15 years of hands-on experience with high-reliability hardware in aerospace, satellite, or launch vehicle environments
Proven experience performing mechanical assembly, integration, and test in manual or low-automation settings
Experience supporting spacecraft or aerospace hardware through development, production, or test cycles
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience training and mentoring technicians
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Proactive problem-solving mindset
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Job Responsibility

Support assembly, integration, and test operations for spacecraft mechanisms and mechanical subsystems
Perform hands-on build and integration of mechanisms sub-assemblies and top-level assemblies
Integrate mechanisms assemblies onto spacecraft structures and coordinate with other subsystems
Support developmental, qualification, and acceptance testing of mechanisms and spacecraft hardware
Perform spacecraft-level inspections and verification activities during integration and test
Identify hardware anomalies during assembly or testing and escalate issues for investigation
Provide detailed feedback to engineering teams regarding hardware performance and design improvements
Lead complex assembly and integration activities in a primarily manual, non-automated environment
Supervise, mentor, and train junior technicians on assembly techniques, processes, and quality standards
Support manufacturing and test activities during spacecraft production and verification phases

What we offer

Equity: Approximately 3,000 RSUs
Comprehensive benefits package available
Offering $10,000 for relocation

Fulltime

Military Hardware Testing Operator

Astrion

Location:
United States , Huntsville

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

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Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 05, 2026

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