Element has an opportunity for a Test Technician to join our team. As a Test Technician, you will be responsible for building and running a diverse set of test programs which test the physical limits of aerospace hardware. Whether it involves intentionally bursting hydraulic lines, to fire testing fuel pumps, or contaminating pneumatic valves, there is a tremendous variety and intrigue in the work performed at our location.

Element is a world renowned Aerospace Testing Company with clients such as Boeing, SpaceX and Blue Origin.

At Element our shared purpose of ‘Making tomorrow safer than today’ is what brings us together. We are energized by our ambition to make the world a better place and create a safer future for people. This is what sets us (and you, if you join us…) apart from the crowd.

Salary: $25- $45/hr DOE 

• Fabricating and building unique hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems
• Executing specialized tests on a wide range of mechanical hardware
• Creating and logging data captured on custom data acquisition systems
• Operating a variety of test equipment including pumps, blowers, compressors, motors, gas or electric heaters, and more
• Engaging with other lab personnel to define and implement lab improvements
• Maintaining the test facilities equipment
• Working both independently and as part of a team

Is this job for me?

This is a fast-paced environment, and we need someone who is proactive, self-motivated and a team player. The person for this role will be a specialist in their field, respected by all who they work with, keen to learn and enthusiastic in the face of challenge.

You will need:

• Fabrication, automotive, machining or other mechanical skills that will translate in unique ways to testing
• Capability to work with a variety of tools and equipment
• To bring a toolbox onsite with essential tools (list to be provided)
• Experience with sensors or basic electrical devices

Additional skills or experience that fits well with this role:

• Automotive mechanic experience
• Welding and Metal Fabrication
• Instrumentation experience
• Experience in a testing related field
• Associate degree in related testing or mechanical field preferred

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.