Test Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is looking for a Test Technician for first shift in Moorpark, CA. You will be involved in electrical and mechanical testing of non-energetic product lines, including test data reporting and equipment maintenance. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, ideally with an Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, with a familiarity in the aerospace industry preferred. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels.
• Experience in an aerospace industry preferred.
• Ability to interpret and execute test requirements from written specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports electrical and mechanical testing of non-energetic product lines.
• Conducts test evaluation, set-up, and performance.
• Performs equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Pressure transducers

Multimeters

Hipot testers

Oscilloscopes

Instron Tensile testers

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Test Technician, reporting to the ATL Test Lead. This is a first shift position located in Moorpark, CA.

Responsibilities

The Test Technician position supports electrical and mechanical testing of our non-energetic product lines. Duties include:

• Test evaluation, set-up and performance
• Equipment preventive maintenance and calibration
• Test data reporting and plotting
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair

Primary responsibility will be evaluation, set-up and performance of electrical tests, mechanical loading and proofing. Testing will be performed in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications. Test data will be generated to support customer requirements. Occasional heavy lifting (25 lbs.) and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).

Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving and communication skills are required. Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications. Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas:

Instrumentation/Equipment

• Pressure transducers
• Multimeters
• Milliohmeters
• Hipot testers
• Pulse Generators
• Voltage and Current Supplies
• Oscilloscopes (DAQs)
• Test Equity Temperature Chambers
• Instron Tensile testers

Desired Skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency
• Intron Tensile tester programming (Bluehill Universal Software)
• Watlow F4 and F4T programming

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.