Testbed Technician

Post Date

Jul 06, 2026

Location

San Jose,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

95138
US
Sep 19, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

DEN-40230cfa-b88c-4080-9058-0180a113dbd5

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a hands-on Testbed Technician to support the build, configuration, maintenance, and operation of Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test environments used to develop and validate spacecraft systems. This individual will play a critical role in building and maintaining the hardware environments used by engineering teams to test spacecraft avionics, software, and ground system interfaces. The ideal candidate enjoys working across electrical and mechanical disciplines, is comfortable reading block diagrams and hardware documentation, and thrives in a fast-paced development environment where adaptability and problem-solving are key. This position is approximately 60% electrical and 40% mechanical and involves supporting multiple active testbeds concurrently.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience in a technical laboratory, integration, manufacturing, datacenter, aerospace, robotics, defense, automotive, or similar hardware-focused environment
Experience assembling and configuring computer hardware, server racks, or technical equipment
Ability to read and interpret block diagrams, wiring schematics, hardware documentation and assembly instructions
Experience supporting inventory management processes and asset tracking
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line environments.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) test environments
Aerospace, satellite, avionics, robotics, defense, or automotive industry experience
Datacenter infrastructure experience
Experience with network switches, rack infrastructure, power distribution systems and/or server hardware
Harness fabrication, modification, or rework experience.
Experience supporting electronic or avionics testing environments
Familiarity with hardware asset management systems
Experience in prototype or R&D environments

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.