Test Technician

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

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Moorpark, California is seeking a Test Technician to support the testing of development and production products. This day shift role involves test evaluation, set-up, and performance of both destructive and non-destructive testing in line with established procedures and specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities, along with relevant technical knowledge. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 per year depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, Associate Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in defense or aerospace industry is preferred.
• Be able to work independently and interface effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support testing of development and production products.
• Perform destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Assist in test development and maintaining test equipment.
• Generate test data to support customer requirements.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency

Understanding of electrical systems

Troubleshooting skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Charge Amplifiers

Signal Conditioners

Power Supplies

Pressure Transducers

Accelerometers

Temperature Chambers

Multimeters

Job description

Description

EBAD seeks a Test Technician, reporting to the Value Stream manager. This is a day shift position is in the Moorpark, California facility.

Responsibilities

The Test Technician position supports the testing of development and production products. Many of these products are explosive or energetic in nature.Duties include:

·Test evaluation, set-up, and performance.

·Assist in test development.

·Maintaining test equipment.

·Test data reporting

·Maintaining accurate accountability and inventories of materials

Primary responsibility will be the evaluation, set-up and performance of destructive and non-destructive testing. 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, working outdoors, occasional travel, and overtime may be required.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred).

Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization and with customers. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and communication skills are required. Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications. Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is needed. Experience working in a defense or aerospace industry is also preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas:

Testing

• Test evaluation, set-up and performance
• Perform No Fire testing on energetic devices to verify conformance to specified requirements
• Perform All Fire testing on energetic devices to verify conformance to specified requirements.
• Perform Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) testing on energetic devices.
• Support and perform various testing operations as needed Analyze data and documents results in laboratory systems and test reports

Instrumentation

• Oscilloscopes (DAQs)
• Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners
• Power Supplies / Sourcemeters
• Pressure Transducers / Accelerometers
• Temperature Chambers
• Multimeters

Desired Skills:

• Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and laboratory equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills

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.