Lafayette, CO30+ days ago
Job Responsibilities: Operate thermal chambers and thermal vacuum chambers Configure and calibrate thermal equipment and sensors Troubleshoot issues with thermal test equipment and sensors Track and maintain thermal facility equipment per a preventative maintenance schedule while keeping factory test schedule intact Analyze outgassing measurements using an RGA Design test equipment to be used in conjunction with thermal tests (DAQ modules, relays, switches, valves, pressure sensors, PLC's, etc.) Mentor and train other team members of the thermal facilities team Write and execute procedures and / or checklists Purchase and assemble required equipment for Environmental Test facilities Track and order nitrogen (gas and cryogenic liquid) Give effective presentations to the team and customers Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment Work with program planners/schedulers to forecast chamber conflicts Perform thermal and TVAC testing for external customers Assist with vibration and shock testing as needed Other responsibilities as assigned May include personnel management responsibilities. Experience with compact mass spectrometers (RGA) Experience with data acquisition systems (Cosmos, NI DAQ) Experience with helium leak detection Experience with cryogenics and high-pressure gases and associated plumbing and fittings Experience configuring and calibrating thermal equipment and sensors Experience troubleshooting issues with thermal and vacuum test equipment (pumps, compressors, refrigeration systems, sensors, etc.) Experience designing test equipment to be used in conjunction with thermal vacuum testing (DAQ modules, relays, switches, valves, pressure sensors, etc.) Experience with vibration testing, and knowledge of the use and limitations of vibration exciters, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, force transducers, and accelerometers.