About the role: The
Test Technician at magniX is a hands-on member of the test team who builds, instruments, and runs the tests that support electric powertrain engineering validation, certification testing to FAA standards, production acceptance testing, and improvements to the performance of the electric powertrain once in the field. Working from test plans and work instructions, they will set up test articles, operate the dynamometer, propeller, and battery test rigs, and keep the test facilities safe, calibrated, and ready to run.
Primary Responsibilities - Set up, run, and tear down tests on electric propulsion units (EPUs) and energy storage systems following approved test instructions
- Operate the dynamometer, propeller, and battery test cells, including high-power HVDC sources and supporting electrical equipment
- Install, wire, and check out instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure transducers, and current and voltage sensors, and keep calibrations current
- Build test fixtures, wiring harnesses, and cables, and fabricate and modify test hardware
- Monitor tests in progress, respond to abnormal conditions, and record observations and test data
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and help upgrade the test cells, test equipment, and support systems such as cooling and power distribution
- Complete as-run test records, test logs, and nonconformance reports within a quality management framework, and support FAA conformity inspections of test articles and setups
- Follow high-voltage, rotating machinery, and battery safety practices, including lockout/tagout
- Support EPU integration into flying test beds and support flight test activities
- Work occasional rotating shifts when required to meet the team's goals
Required Qualifications - Associate degree, technical certificate, or military training in electrical, electronics, mechanical, or aviation maintenance technology, or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of hands-on experience as a test, electrical, electronics, or mechanical technician
- Wiring, soldering, crimping, and harness building skills, with the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
- Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment such as multimeters
Preferred Qualifications - IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification, IPC J-STD-001
- Experience working with high-voltage DC systems, batteries, or other high-power electrical equipment
- Experience testing electric motors, aerospace gas turbine or piston engines, or battery systems
- Experience operating dynamometer or propeller test cells
- Experience installing instrumentation and operating data acquisition systems such as HBM, National Instruments, or similar
- Experience working within an aerospace quality system, including FAA conformity inspections
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certificate
Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in
Everett, Washington.
Compensation & Benefits- 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
- 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
- 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
- Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
- Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!
Salary Range:$40-$46 hourly
