Senior Lab Technician, 2nd Shift

Moog Military Aircraft LLC; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Relocation assistance

Tuition Assistance

Mentorship

Job summary

Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior Engineering Lab Technician for 2nd shift in Torrance, CA. You will independently set up and conduct environmental and functional tests on aircraft hardware, support test planning, analyze data, and guide engineers and technicians on procedures and safety.

The role requires a technical degree or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in test environments, hands-on use of test instruments, and strong communication across teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Engineering or related technical degree or equivalent with 8+ years in testing environments.
• Military experience or equivalent considered for qualifications.
• Experience with test instruments, data acquisition systems, and lab equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and documentation.
• Ability to communicate technical information across engineering, operations, quality, and safety.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and conduct tests per approved procedures.
• Analyze, summarize, and report test data for engineering review.
• Lead or independently conduct tests, monitor parameters, verify compliance.
• Maintain detailed test logs and document observations and corrective actions.
• Assist engineers with test equipment, instrumentation, and data-acquisition tasks.
• Participate in test planning, readiness reviews, and procedure reviews.
• Train and mentor junior technicians on test setup and safety.

Skills

Engineering degree

Military experience

Test instruments

Data acquisition

Engineering drawings

Cross-functional communication

Citizenship & security clearance

2nd shift

Education

Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

LabVIEW

NI DIAdem

dSPACE

MATLAB

Job description

Job Title: Senior Lab Technician, 2nd Shift

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: Senior Lab Technician, 2nd Shift Reporting To: Section Head, Engineering Lab Work Schedule: Onsite – Torrance, CA

Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior Engineering Lab Technician on 2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) to serve as a technical resource for environmental and functional testing of aircraft hardware. You will independently set up and conduct tests, support test planning and readiness reviews, analyze and summarize test data, investigate test anomalies, and provide technical guidance to engineers and other technicians. Report to Engineering Lab Section Head, and you will have an on-site work schedule in Torrance, California. Schedule: Second shift, 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.

You’ll need to bring:

• Engineering or related technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and technical training, with at least eight years of progressively responsible experience as a test technician in mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, or environmental test environments.
• Relevant military experience, trade-school training, technical certifications, or equivalent experience may be considered when evaluating qualifications.
• Experience using test instruments, data acquisition systems, and laboratory test equipment.
• Experience independently setting up and conducting tests in accordance with written procedures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, test specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and safety organizations.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Able to work on 2nd shift hours.

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 testing.
• Experience supporting vibration, pressure-altitude, icing, humidity, sand-and-dust, salt-fog, and thermal-shock testing.
• Experience with data-acquisition and post-processing applications such as LabVIEW, NI DIAdem, dSPACE, Dewesoft, or MATLAB.
• Experience with environmental chambers, multichannel oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, milliohm meters, dielectric testers, torque tools, thermocouples, and related laboratory equipment.
• Experience supporting instrumentation and data-acquisition setup.
• Familiarity with aircraft, defense, or other regulated test environments.

As a Senior Laboratory Technician, you will:

• Model and follow the highest standards of laboratory and test-site safety.
• Identify and control hazards associated with temperature extremes, elevated pressures, rotating equipment, high-noise areas, chemicals, oils, solvents, liquid nitrogen, and electrical energy.
• Independently review test specifications and set up the unit under test and associated equipment according to approved procedures.
• Inspect test setups for compliance with test procedures, safety requirements, configuration controls, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements.
• Lead or independently conduct tests while monitoring critical parameters and verifying compliance with test requirements.
• Maintain detailed test logs documenting test execution, observations, anomalies, and corrective actions.
• Collect, process, and analyze test data using applicable data-acquisition and analysis systems.
• Prepare data summaries, plots, and technical reports for engineering and customer review.
• Apply sound technical judgment when investigating test anomalies and recommend appropriate next steps.
• Assist engineers and other departments with test equipment, instrumentation, and data-acquisition activities.
• Participate in test planning, test readiness reviews, procedure reviews, and post-test activities.
• Review draft test procedures and provide technical feedback based on laboratory experience.
• Train and mentor other technicians on test setup, test execution, safety, documentation, and proper equipment use.
• Recommend improvements to test methods, procedures, and laboratory practices.
• Occasional travel, approximately 5%, is required: travel to external test locations to set up, inspect, and operate qualification-test equipment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Lift and move test equipment and hardware in accordance with applicable company requirements.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Work in high-noise areas and around hydraulic and pressurized systems.
• Work indoors and outdoors, including at external test locations.
• Climb, reach, bend, and work around test equipment and fixtures as required.
• Follow applicable safety procedures for temperature extremes, pressure systems, rotating equipment, chemicals, liquid nitrogen, and electrical hazards.

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.

Generous Shift Differential Salary Range Transparency

Torrance, CA $40.00–$50.00 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.