Engineering Lab Technician

RiseMe; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Matching 401k

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Moog in Torrance, CA is hiring an Engineering Laboratory Technician for 1st shift on-site. You will set up and run environmental and functional tests on aircraft hardware, collect data, and document results.

The role reports to the Section Head, Engineering Lab and requires on-site work in Torrance with a 6:00am–2:30pm schedule, some overtime, and weekend support. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; otherwise ability to follow English instructions and perform basic math.
• 5+ years of relevant testing, electromechanical setup, and data analysis experience.
• Experience with interpreting test specifications, drawings, and procedures.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of lab and test-site safety.
• Set up unit under test and related equipment per approved procedures.
• Inspect test setups for compliance with procedures, safety, and controls.
• Conduct tests and monitor critical parameters to verify requirements.
• Collect, process, and analyze data using MATLAB, DIAdem, and Excel.
• Prepare data sheets, plots, and detailed test logs for review.
• Document test data for engineering and customer review; investigate anomalies.

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title:

Engineering Lab Technician

Reporting To:

Section Head, Engineering Lab

Work Schedule:

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking an Engineering Lab Technician on 1st shift to support environmental and functional testing for the evaluation, development, verification, and qualification of aircraft hardware. You will set up and operate tests, collect and analyze data, maintain a safe and controlled test environment, document results, and support test planning and readiness reviews. Report to Engineering Lab Section Head, and you will have an on-site work in Torrance, California.

Schedule: First shift (6:00am-2:30pm) Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend support.

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work.

To be considered, here is what you’ll need to bring with you:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all verbal, written and computer work instructions or training in English, and demonstrated ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Dispatch or equivalent work experience
• 5 years or more of relevant experience (testing, electromechanical setup, data analysis).
• Relevant military experience, trade-school training, technical certifications, or an associate degree may be considered when evaluating equivalent qualifications
• Model the highest safety standards within the lab environment
• Ability to interpret test specifications, technical drawings, and written procedures
• Ability to accurately document test activities and communicate technical information
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience testing to RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or comparable aerospace and defense standards
• Experience with endurance, fatigue, limit-load, ultimate-load, thermal, and acceptance test procedures (ATPs)
• Experience supporting vibration, pressure-altitude, icing, humidity, sand-and-dust, salt fog, and thermal-shock testing
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems and sensor interfaces, including thermocouples, encoders, current shunts, LVDTs, accelerometers, and similar devices
• Experience using temperature chambers, digital multimeters, milliohm meters, dielectric testers, torque tools, thermocouples, and related laboratory equipment
• Experience with MATLAB, NI DIAdem, and Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or other regulated test environments

As an Engineering Laboratory Technician, you will:

• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of laboratory and test-site safety
• Identify and control hazards associated with high and low temperatures, elevated pressures, rotating equipment, high noise, oils, solvents, liquid nitrogen, and electrical energy
• Review test specifications and set up the unit under test and associated equipment according to approved procedures
• Inspect test setups to verify compliance with applicable procedures, safety requirements, and configuration controls
• Conduct tests while monitoring critical parameters and verifying compliance with test requirements.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data using MATLAB, NI DIAdem, Microsoft Excel, and laboratory data‑acquisition systems
• Complete data sheets, generate plots, and maintain detailed test logs
• Prepare test data and documentation for engineering and customer review
• Apply sound technical judgment when investigating test anomalies and communicate issues appropriately

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family‑like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all

Salary Range Transparency:

Torrance, CA $35.00–$45.00 Hourly

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.