Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Associate degree and typically 1+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a laboratory, testing, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Experience supporting mechanical testing, materials testing, structural testing, or laboratory operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems and standard PC applications.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand test setups, equipment operation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to follow detailed test procedures, engineering instructions, and safety requirements.
• Experience collecting, documenting, and reporting technical data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and executing structural static, fatigue, proof, or durability testing.
• Experience testing metallic and composite aerospace structures, components, or airframe assemblies.
• Familiarity with structural test equipment including servo-hydraulic test systems, load frames, load cells, fixtures, and instrumentation.
• Experience with MTS software applications including TWE, MPT, TW4, and MTS 793.
• Experience using CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar engineering design tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Python, SQL, or other data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience performing data reduction, engineering analysis, and technical report generation.
• Aerospace, aviation, defense, or engineering laboratory experience.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical testing of aerospace materials, aircraft components, subassemblies, and structural test articles to determine mechanical properties and performance characteristics.
• Develop, fabricate, and validate test articles, fixtures, load introduction systems, instrumentation strategies, and test setups to achieve engineering test objectives.
• Operate servo-hydraulic and mechanical-screw load frames using MTS testing software applications and associated data acquisition systems.
• Execute testing in accordance with ASTM, aerospace, military, and internal engineering specifications.
• Coordinate test requirements and determine appropriate test methods, equipment capabilities, and instrumentation approaches.
• Collaborate with design engineering and fabrication teams to develop test configurations and support test readiness activities.
• Operate test equipment hardware and software to implement approved test plans and detailed procedures.
• Follow established safety plans, test procedures, compliance requirements, and operational checklists.
• Collect, process, reduce, and analyze test data to evaluate structural performance and material behavior.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, test summaries, and findings for engineering review.
• Support multiple concurrent test programs and assist team members with test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, fixtures, instrumentation, and testing systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition issues as required.

Benefits

• medical and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) plan