| Location | Costa Mesa, CA |
| Salary | $17.30–$27.19 Per Hour |
Test Technician 1
Published 02.18.2026
Company: Safran Cabin Job field: Testing
Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
Contract type: Permanent Contract duration: Full-time Required degree: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience: First experience Professional status: Technician
Spoken language(s): English Fluent
Salary range: $17.30 - $27.19
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Published 02.18.2026
Job Description
The Test Technician 1 is responsible for various testing setups, teardowns, and execution of tests under the direction of the Test Engineers.
Summary of Duties: • Interact with testing team and assists in all tasks related to testing of aircraft interior systems and components to substantiate their design requirements, assure product reliability and maturity upon entry into service while optimizing cost, weight, and function • Testing covers, but is not limited to: environmental (temperature variation, humidity, vibration etc.), accelerated life, static loading, dynamic loading, material characterization, fire properties, acoustic, operational, electrical, refrigeration, airflow and plumbing • Use hand and power tools and measurement devices to set up and conduct various tests on Aircraft Interior products • Use test plans and engineering drawings to prepare and support testing
Job Requirements
Computer Skills: Familiar with Microsoft Office Products
Other Skills: • Mechanical aptitude • Strong attention to detail • Effective communication skills (verbal and written) • Demonstrated proficiency to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices • Demonstrated proficiency in basic math skills, taking measurements, and simple calculations • Ability to consistently and safely lift 25lbs with periodic requirement of up to 50lbs and be trained to use a forklift • Ability to read and understand test plans and engineering drawings
Additional Preferred Skills: • 2-year Technical Degree • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Description: Entry-level position within field
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Working Conditions:
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.
Safran Cabin is an "at-will" employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy. Further, any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the CEO of the Company.
Company Information
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
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