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! Job Description EBAD seeks a first shift Test Technician to join the Test Lab in Simsbury, Connecticut. This position reports directly to the Function Team Lead. Responsibilities The Test Technician position supports the testing of development and production products. Many of these products are explosive or energetic in nature. Duties include: · Test evaluation, set-up, and performance. · Assist in test development. · Maintaining test equipment. · Test data reporting · Maintaining accurate accountability and inventories of materials Primary responsibility will be the evaluation, set-up and performance of destructive and non-destructive testing. Testing will be performed in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STD’s and industry specifications. Test data will be generated to support customer requirements. Occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors, occasional travel, and overtime may be required. Requirements: Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Engineering or related field preferred). Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization and with customers. Strong mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and communication skills are required. Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications. Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is needed. Experience working in a defense or aerospace industry is also preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas: Testing · Velocity of Detonation · Explosive output/penetration/severance testing · Rocket Motor Testing · Density of energetic materials · Conditioning and functioning various types of energetics and energetic systems Instrumentation · Accelerometers · Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners · Thermocouples/RTDs · Data Acquisition/Recording · Fire Sets · Pressure Sensors/Gauges · Oscilloscopes · Calipers/Micrometers · Environmental Chambers · Water Pressure Chambers · Standard measurement instruments Desired Skills: · Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency · Experience with standard video recording equipment, high speed video equipment, and basic still photography. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.