Aerospace Test Lab Lead: Engineering & QA

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Lead to support our Function Test Operations team. This role drives technical leadership and oversees testing initiatives for mission-critical aerospace programs.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate test setups, analyze data, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and program management to deliver compliant, reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or testing.
• Proven leadership and team-building experience in engineering or lab settings.
• Strong knowledge of test methods, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians in functional testing for aerospace and defense programs.
• Provide technical direction for test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Coordinate priorities with the Test Lab Manager to meet program schedules.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and program management for validation.
• Develop and improve laboratory procedures and engineering documentation.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for test issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and uphold safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Root cause analysis

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Lead to support our Function Test Operations team. This role drives technical leadership and oversees testing initiatives for mission-critical aerospace programs.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate test setups, analyze data, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and program management to deliver compliant, reliable solutions.