Senior Test Technician

Element Materials Technology • Huntsville, AL

18h • $25 - $35

About The Position

A Dynamics Senior Test Technician is a specialized role focused on the physical stressors a product undergoes during its lifecycle. In industries like aerospace, automotive, and defense, "dynamics" refers specifically to vibration, shock, and structural integrity. As a senior-level technician, you aren't just running a machine; you are the bridge between engineering theory and physical reality, often leading a team and ensuring complex test setups are executed flawlessly. Salary: $25- $35/hr DOE

Requirements

• Previous background of working in a dynamics lab for testing, 5-10+ years.
• Equipment: Electrodynamic shakers (Vibration Research, IMV, etc.), dual shaker, etc.
• Software: Vibration control software (e.g., VibrationVIEW, m+p international), MATLAB, and MS Excel for data analysis.
• Hardware: Accelerometers (IEPE/Charge), Signal conditioners, Digital Multimeters (DMM), and Oscilloscopes.
• Standards: Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, RTCA/DO-160, product qualifications
• Frequency of required physical force: Minimum (moderate)
• Lifting requirements: lifting <50 lbs. often and >50 lbs. on occasion
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50+lbs periodically
• Possesses the ability to perform lower to intermediate complex testing.
• Ability to work alone and in a team setting.
• Effectively manages time and practices accountability for the testing to be performed and executed to meet schedules.
• Ability to take testing projects from start to finish, completing each step properly.
• Ability to hold team members and peer technicians accountable for the testing requirements.
• Advanced ability to read and understand customer specifications and perform the testing required in accordance with customer specifications.
• Ability to construct and maintain test fixtures and other laboratory equipment to ensure proper working order based on client needs.
• Ability to maintain and repair equipment.
• Ensures timely and accurate results with little supervision and technical input.

Responsibilities

• Vibration & Shock Testing: Operating electrodynamic shakers and shock towers to simulate launch, flight, or road conditions. You will execute programs like Sine, Random, and Sine-on-Random vibration profiles.
• Instrumentation & DAQ: Selecting and installing various sensors (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, and load cells). You are responsible for the "health" of the data, ensuring signal conditioning and Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems are calibrated and noise-free.
• Test Fixture Design & Assembly: Working with engineers to design and assemble the "stiff" fixtures required to hold a Test Article (TA) on a shaker table. This often involves precision mechanical assembly and light fabrication (drilling, tapping, or milling).
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Identifying the root cause of "anomalies." If a part breaks or a signal goes flat, you must determine if it’s a product failure, a sensor malfunction, or a setup issue.
• Customer focus: Work with customers onsite for test setup and help coordinate through testing activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed