Dynamic Test Technician – Aerospace & Defense

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Test Technician to join our Simsbury laboratory. You will set up, execute, and troubleshoot dynamic and environmental tests, wiring sensors, and collecting data to support aerospace programs.

Work with engineers and technicians to ensure accuracy, lead data packages, and maintain lab readiness while following ESD and safety protocols. First shift with occasional overtime supports mission-critical testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of electronics or aerospace testing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with test equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, monitor, and teardown dynamic and environmental tests per procedures and standards.
• Configure and operate vibration, shock, acceleration, and related test equipment.
• Assemble and prepare test articles, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Install instrumentation and cabling; troubleshoot sensors and data acquisition.
• Perform electrical and functional testing with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and power supplies.
• Generate accurate test data packages, reports, and records.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and lab readiness; ensure 5S and safety.
• Assist engineers with test method development and root-cause investigations.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, quality, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to meet program goals.
• Occasional overtime as production schedule requires.

Skills

MS Excel

Electronics testing

Reading drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Independent & team work

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Power Supplies

Data Acquisition Systems

Accelerometers & Thermocouples

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Test Technician to join our Simsbury laboratory. You will set up, execute, and troubleshoot dynamic and environmental tests, wiring sensors, and collecting data to support aerospace programs.

Work with engineers and technicians to ensure accuracy, lead data packages, and maintain lab readiness while following ESD and safety protocols. First shift with occasional overtime supports mission-critical testing.