Lead Test Technician

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

The Lead Test Technician position is responsible for the oversight and performance of product test activities. Duties include:

• Equipment and personnel resource planning
• Equipment PM, repair and calibration coordination
• Technical problem resolution and troubleshooting
• Test documentation, set-up and performance
• Standard practices, corrective action and improvement implementation
• Test technician skill development
  
  

Primary responsibilities focus on scheduling and oversight of the test facilities and personnel. The lead tech ensures that testing is performed in accordance with written procedures and test data generated is accurate and in accordance with format and content requirements.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred).

Experience: A minimum of 5 years total of technician experience and 3 years in the applicable test discipline with demonstrated understanding of the test processes and equipment.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently and interface with all levels of the organization.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, communicate and plan.
• Knowledge of explosive materials and ordnance devices.
• Experience in a test lab environment with exposure to a number of the following areas:
  
  

Testing

• Thermal Conditioning
• Thermotron 8200 Controllers
• Watlow F4 Controllers
• Pyro-technic Shock Methods
• Mechanical Shock Methods
• SRS analysis and Interpretation
  
  

Instrumentation

• Accelerometers
• Thermocouples
• Cabling, Attachment and Strain Relief
• Fluke Calibrators
  
  

Software

• Microsoft Office Programs
• Vibration View Software
  
  

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.