Aerospace Test Technician: Dynamics & Vibration Lab

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Test Technician in Simsbury, CT to support dynamics, electrical, and functional testing of components for aerospace and defense programs. The role requires strong instrumentation and troubleshooting experience in an ESD-controlled environment, plus the ability to support vibration, shock, and electrical test activities.

You will set up tests, operate equipment, collect data, prepare reports, and help maintain lab readiness while

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of electronics testing, aerospace testing, manufacturing test, or related environments.
• Experience with electronic assemblies and instrumentation in an ESD-controlled environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and specs.
• Experience with troubleshooting and test equipment operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, execution, monitoring, and teardown of dynamic and environmental tests per procedures and specs.
• Configure and operate vibration, shock, acceleration, and special test equipment.
• Assemble, instrument, and prepare test articles, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation including accelerometers, thermocouples, data acquisition systems, and associated cabling.
• Perform electrical and functional testing using oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and fixtures.
• Generate accurate test data packages, reports, and test records.
• Support preventive maintenance, calibration, and lab readiness.
• Assist engineers with test method development and root cause investigations.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, quality, and safety requirements.
• Support lab organization and continuous improvement (5S).
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet program objectives.
• May require overtime based on production needs.

Skills

Electronics testing

ESD control

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Data Acquisition Systems

Data Loggers

Digital Multimeters

Power Supplies

Thermocouples

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Test Technician in Simsbury, CT to support dynamics, electrical, and functional testing of components for aerospace and defense programs. The role requires strong instrumentation and troubleshooting experience in an ESD-controlled environment, plus the ability to support vibration, shock, and electrical test activities.

You will set up tests, operate equipment, collect data, prepare reports, and help maintain lab readiness while