Master Test Technician, Civil Space Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-HOUSTON-011 ~ 11 Greenway Plz ~ GREENWAY, Ste 2900

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Take your technical skills to new heights with Collins Aerospace as a Test Technician in Houston, TX! In this hands-on role, you’ll play a crucial part in assembling, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced test equipment that supports critical aerospace systems. Whether you’re diagnosing complex electro-mechanical issues, repairing test stations, or ensuring equipment operates at peak performance, your expertise will directly impact life support technologies in Space.

Collins Aerospace Civil Space Systems is searching for energetic and highly motivated candidate for its Onsite Johnson Space Center Lab Operations Organization. The selected candidate will be a member of the Operations team, completing tasks ranging from test stand maintenance, sampling, flow bench sampling, daily lab maintenance and support of critical life support systems and ISS flight hardware. Experience with test equipment, nitrogen and water purity requirements and chamber test operations is preferred.  Safe handling and transportation of critical flight hardware will be part of the daily responsibilities of this position.

Candidates must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgment, working independently and as a member of the SSSL Team. It is essential the successful candidate be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment.

This is an Onsite position that is in Houston TX.

What You Will Do:

• Test Stand Maintenance and sampling
• Flow Bench maintenance and sampling
• Maintenance of metrology and calibration assets
• Maintenance of clean room facilities
• FOD Control and EH&S Compliance
• Audit Support and Discrepancy Resolution
• Effective communication of job status to intended customers and supervision
• Facilitates and directs scheduling activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of facilities as required
• Will require frequent interface with various customers
• Expected travel less than 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Certification may be required for technical support roles
• Prior experience in clean room lab operations and Space Flight hardware processing requirements

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Previous experience with test equipment, nitrogen and water purity requirements, and chamber test operations is preferred
• Previous experience in aerospace industry is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or technology
• Prior Military experience is a plus

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  

• And more!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their mo