Test Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense • Simsbury, CT

45d • Onsite

About The Position

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! EBAD Electronics Test Lab is in need of a Test Technician to support Dynamics, electrical, and functional testing activities on electrical components in support of the aerospace and defense industry. The successful candidate will have strong electronic instrumentation and troubleshooting experience, familiar with an ESD-controlled environment, and possess the mechanical aptitude required to support vibration, shock, and electrical test activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics testing, aerospace testing, manufacturing test, laboratory operations, or related technical environments.
• Experience working with electronic assemblies and instrumentation in an ESD-controlled environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and specifications.
• Experience with electronic troubleshooting and test equipment operation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a cross-functional team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Dynamic Testing
• Random Vibration Testing
• Sine Vibration Testing
• Mechanical Shock Testing
• Acceleration Testing
• Environmental Testing
• Instrumentation & Electronics
• Accelerometers
• Thermocouples
• Oscilloscopes
• Data Loggers
• Digital Multimeters (DMMs)
• Power Supplies
• Electronics Assembly & ESD
• Electro-Mechanical Assembly
• IPC-A-610 Standards
• J-STD-001 Standards
• ESD Handling and Control Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform setup, execution, monitoring, and teardown of dynamic and environmental tests in accordance with written procedures, military standards, customer requirements, and engineering specifications.
• Configure and operate vibration, shock, acceleration, and special test equipment.
• Assemble, instrument, and prepare test articles, fixtures, and supporting hardware.
• Install and troubleshoot instrumentation including accelerometers, thermocouples, data acquisition systems, and associated cabling.
• Perform electrical and functional testing using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, and custom test equipment and fixturing.
• Generate accurate test data packages, reports, and test records to support customer and program requirements.
• Support preventive maintenance, calibration activities, and overall laboratory readiness.
• Assist engineers with test method development, troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with ESD, quality, and safety requirements while handling sensitive electronic assemblies and aerospace hardware.
• Support laboratory organization and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing 5S principles.
• Work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to achieve program objectives as directed by the Test Production Supervisor.
• Support occasional overtime as needed based off the needs of the production schedule.

Benefits

• At EBAD, you'll work alongside talented engineers, technicians, and innovators developing technologies that support critical aerospace and defense missions.
• We offer a collaborative environment, challenging technical work, opportunities for growth, and the satisfaction of contributing to products that make a difference worldwide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED