Test Technician

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Wilmington is seeking a Test Technician to perform mechanical and electronic testing setup and support engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will document test configurations, support a multi-discipline test team, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Experience is required, with a preference for technical certifications. The position offers flexible work schedules, education assistance, and comprehensive benefits to promote growth and development.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required, technical certifications preferred.
• Ability to handle safety equipment such as cranes, lifts, and harnesses.
• Periodic travel to support test activities.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-discipline test team during setup and execution.
• Set up and install sensors for data collection.
• Track calibrated equipment annually.

Skills

Mechanical and electronic test setup

Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Communication with test engineers

Documentation of test results

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/technical degree preferred

Job description

Test Technician

Job Number: 332692

About This Role

To perform mechanical and electronic test setup, execution, and engineering support for complex systems and assemblies. To support the test program by tracking test equipment before, during and after testing.

Responsibilities

• Support multi‑discipline test team performing mechanical and electronic test setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Ability to obtain certifications on handling and safety equipment such as cranes, lifts, and harnesses.
• Set up and install sensors such as thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers, and load cells.
• Periodic travel to off‑site test facilities and ranges to support test activities.
• Document test configurations, anomalies, and results.
• Communicate test results and issues with test engineers.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Track calibrated equipment and work with test engineers to turn equipment in on at least a yearly basis.
• Work with government property to track all GFE and customer‑acquired property.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s/technical degree preferred.
• Years of Experience: 0+ years of experience required; technical certifications preferred.
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

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