Test Technician

Rock West Composites•San Diego, CA

161d•$30 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company serving commercial and government customers with cradle-to-grave services for primary and secondary composite structures. The Test Technician position is based at the company’s San Diego, California headquarters and reports to the VP of Engineering. The role conducts mechanical, chemical, and environmental testing to verify that materials meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements. Working with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, the technician generates material data, maintains compliance programs, and supports continuous improvement initiatives that affect product quality and manufacturing performance. The position also supports testing and qualification activities, equipment calibration, testing procedures and quality documentation, and the installation, validation, and maintenance of testing and data acquisition equipment. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. person and work authorization requirements; the company will not provide immigration sponsorship or seek export authorization for this role.

Requirements

5 or more years of experience performing mechanical, chemical, or environmental testing of composite materials, adhesives, coatings, or related products.
Experience generating technical reports and documenting test methods and results.
Knowledge of composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and bonding processes.
Familiarity with mechanical testing methods such as lap shear, hardness, adhesion, and flammability testing.
Experience with testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and laboratory procedures.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Must meet the stated U.S. person eligibility requirement for export regulations and be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future company immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
Familiarity with Boeing specifications and aerospace quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical, chemical, and environmental testing of composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and related products.
Conduct tests including lap shear, hardness, adhesion, viscosity, flammability, cure analysis, and coating thickness evaluations.
Prepare and test composite coupons and material samples for receiving inspection, recertification, and engineering requirements.
Assist with structural and component-level testing as required.
Support calibration programs for measuring and testing equipment across site operations.
Maintain compliance programs for pressure, temperature, humidity, and particulate-controlled environments.
Ensure testing activities meet customer specifications, internal procedures, and quality requirements.
Support Quality Assurance teams with inspection, verification, and documentation activities.
Generate clear and accurate test reports documenting methods, results, and conclusions.
Interpret customer engineering and process specifications, including Boeing and other aerospace requirements.
Assist in developing testing standards, procedures, and work instructions.
Maintain testing records and supporting documentation in accordance with quality requirements.
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve material and process issues.
Support installation, validation, and maintenance of testing and data acquisition equipment.
Identify opportunities to improve testing methods, process controls, and material qualification activities.
Help standardize testing processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and product quality.