Test Technician

Rock West Composites•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Test Technician. Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. We provide cradle-to-grave services for primary and secondary composite structures. This position is located in our San Diego, CA HQ office and reports to the VP of Engineering. This role is responsible for conducting mechanical, chemical, and environmental testing to ensure materials meet customer, regulatory, and quality requirements. Working closely with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams, you'll help generate critical material data, maintain compliance programs, and support continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product quality and manufacturing performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field preferred
5+ 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 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with testing and measurement equipment
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Boeing specifications and aerospace quality requirements is a plus

Responsibilities

Execution of material testing and qualification activities
Generation and documentation of accurate test data and reports
Calibration and compliance programs for testing equipment
Testing procedures, standards, and quality documentation
Continuous improvement of material testing methods and processes
Perform mechanical, chemical, and environmental testing of composite materials, adhesives, coatings, and related products
Conduct testing such as lap shear, hardness, adhesion, viscosity, flammability, cure analysis, and coating thickness evaluations
Prepare and test composite coupons and material samples to support 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
Partner 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
Assist in standardizing testing processes to improve consistency, efficiency, and product quality