Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) Technician

TSC•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

TSC is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II in Huntsville, AL. This role involves conducting vibration and thermal environmental tests on hardware and electronics assemblies in accordance with program requirements and/or written test procedures. The technician will be responsible for properly handling and processing electronic assemblies using established ESD control practices to prevent foreign object debris/damage (FOD). Key duties include setting up, operating, and maintaining specialized vibration and thermal test equipment, following detailed work instructions and calibration standards. The technician must accurately record, monitor, and review test data and logs to ensure traceability and compliance. This position supports production and quality assurance processes by ensuring all testing procedures are executed correctly and results are thoroughly documented. Collaboration with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams is essential to improve processes, resolve issues, and maintain high quality standards. The role also requires interpreting and working from complex wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and process documentation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for over 50 years, with a diverse portfolio including Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2–4 years of relevant technical experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems and components.
Understanding of torque requirements, tool usage, and calibration/verification practices.
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and tools.
U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct vibration and thermal environmental tests on hardware and electronics assemblies in accordance with program requirements and/or written test procedures.
Properly handle and process electronic assemblies using established ESD control practices and procedures to prevent foreign object debris/damage (FOD).
Set up, operate, and maintain specialized vibration and thermal test equipment, following detailed work instructions and calibration standards.
Accurately record, monitor, and review test data and logs to ensure traceability and compliance.
Support production and quality assurance processes by ensuring all testing procedures are executed correctly and results are thoroughly documented.
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and maintain high quality standards.
Interpret and work from complex wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and process documentation.