Structural Test Technician

Job Description: Structural Test Technician As a Structural Test Technician, you will play a vital role within an interdisciplinary team, performing a variety of testing procedures including static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing. Your work will encompass testing a diverse range of items, from small integrated electronic systems to large aircraft fuselages and structures. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining essential testing equipment, thereby contributing to the validation of design decisions. Responsibilities + Execute static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing as part of an interdisciplinary team. + Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to large fuselages, primary and secondary structures. + Operate and maintain thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems, and structural testing equipment like Instron equipment. + Build test equipment and execute test procedures to inform and validate design decisions. + Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed. + Travel to test sites as required. Essential Skills + 2-4 years of professional experience in an engineering technician capacity or similar. + Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail. + Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills. + Instrumentation installation and checkout experience, including strain gauge application, sensor calibration, thermocouple install, and cable harness assembly. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment. + U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data and material science. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with hydraulic pressure equipment, shaker tables, load testing, and Instron specialized testing equipment. + Proficiency in using cranes and lifting configuration equipment in a testing lab environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilbert, AZ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Gilbert,AZ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.