Aerospace Test Technician – Vibration & Electronics

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Test Technician to support dynamic, electrical, and functional testing of aerospace hardware. The role operates in an ESD-controlled lab, using vibration, shock, and data acquisition systems while coordinating with engineers and manufacturing to ensure high-quality data and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on electronics testing experience, the ability to read schematics and procedures, strong problem-solving skills,

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 experience in electronics testing, aerospace testing, manufacturing test, laboratory operations, or related technical environments.
• Experience working with electronic assemblies and instrumentation in an ESD-controlled environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and specifications.
• Experience with electronic troubleshooting and test equipment operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, execution, monitoring, and teardown of dynamic and environmental tests in accordance with written procedures, military standards, customer requirements, and engineering specifications.
• 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, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, and custom test equipment and fixturing.
• Generate accurate test data packages, reports, and test records to support customer and program requirements.
• Support preventive maintenance, calibration activities, and overall laboratory readiness.
• Assist engineers with test method development, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, quality, and safety requirements while handling sensitive electronic assemblies and aerospace hardware.
• Support laboratory organization and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing 5S principles.
• Work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve program objectives as directed by the Test Production Supervisor.
• Support occasional overtime as needed based off the needs of the production schedule.

Skills

Electronics testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Power supplies

Data acquisition systems

Accelerometers

Thermocouples

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Test Technician to support dynamic, electrical, and functional testing of aerospace hardware. The role operates in an ESD-controlled lab, using vibration, shock, and data acquisition systems while coordinating with engineers and manufacturing to ensure high-quality data and outcomes.

The ideal candidate has hands-on electronics testing experience, the ability to read schematics and procedures, strong problem-solving skills,