Engineering Test Technician

Textron•Wilmington, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is within Textron Systems’ Weapon Systems business area. The Engineering Test Technician will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team during the design, development, test, and qualification phases of Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The technician will be responsible for supporting engineers in the planning, setup, execution, and evaluation of DoD munition and sensor products. This includes supporting test setup, conducting tests, and collecting data for various types of testing such as climatic and dynamic environmental testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing, energetic device testing, system functional and performance testing, and product acceptance testing. The role also involves maintaining shock, vibration, thermal, sensor, and mechanical test equipment and procedures, as well as maintaining the test laboratory and equipment. Responsibilities include conducting assembly and inspection operations for complex explosive and electromechanical devices and supporting program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution, and reporting phases. Test events will require approximately 20-25% travel to off-site test facilities both locally and across the country.

Requirements

Ability to work assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering related tasks
Be thoroughly familiar with MS Office and its use in an engineering environment
Ability to obtain a security clearance is required
Proficiency and ability to use mechanical power/hand tools (drill press, saw, press, etc) and electrical instrumentation (meters, power supplies, probes, etc) is required
Must be able to communicate effectively and have good organizational skills
Proficient at soldering

Nice To Haves

Associates or technical school degree is a plus
Active Secret clearance preferred
Knowledge, experience, and certifications to handle explosives and hazardous materials is desired, but training to obtain certifications can be provided.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and mechanical drawings/assembly instructions is a plus

Responsibilities

Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team during the design, development, test, and qualification phases of Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Supporting engineers in the planning, setup, execution, and evaluation of DoD munition and sensor products
Support test setup, conduct, and data collection activities for climatic and dynamic environmental testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing, energetic device testing, system functional and performance testing, and product acceptance testing
Maintain shock, vibration, thermal, sensor, and mechanical test equipment and procedures
Maintain test laboratory & equipment
Conduct assembly and inspection operations for complex explosive and electromechanical devices
Support program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution and reporting phases