Development Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense • Simsbury, CT

18d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBAD products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community. EBAD seeks a capable individual for the position of Development Technician reporting to the Test Engineering Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred)
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Hand/Power Tools
• Technical Problem Solving
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Programs

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Data Acquisition & Software (LabVIEW, Vibration Research)
• Experience using Oscilloscopes
• Mechanical Design (SolidWorks)
• Environmental Testing (Climatics, Dynamics, etc.)
• Instrumentation (Accelerometers, Signal Conditioners, Thermocouples, etc.)

Responsibilities

• The Development Technician provides support for environmental and functional testing of EBAD products
• Test lab capability growth
• Inventory and technical problem solving in the following areas:
• Equipment Calibration
• Equipment Preventative Maintenance
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Equipment Repair
• Accelerometers
• Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners
• Thermocouples
• Oscilloscopes
• Test Process Creation/Review
• Inventory Ownership
• Area Ownership
• Training
• Audits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED