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 Test Technician, reporting to the Test lab Services Manager. This is a second shift position located in Moorpark, CA. Must be available to train on first shift.

Responsibilities

The Test Technician position supports environmental testing of development and production products.  Duties include:

• Test evaluation, set-up and performance
• Equipment preventive maintenance and calibration
• Test data plotting and reporting
• Equipment troubleshooting and repair

Primary responsibility will be evaluation, set-up and performance of vibration, shock and climatic 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, travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements:

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

Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization.  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 working with explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is beneficial. Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred.  The ideal candidate will take initiative as needed to complete tasks and will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to the following areas:

Instrumentation

• Pressure Transducers
• Accelerometers
• Oscilloscopes
• Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners
• Constant Current Supplies
• Digital and Analog Filters
• Thermocouples
• Watlow F4 and F4T programming
• Thermotron control and programming

Desired Skills:

• Microsoft Word and Excel Proficiency
• Vibration Research Control Software
• General knowledge on operating thermal chamber control systems
• Ability to work independently

Compensation:   Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary is

determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.