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.
