Test Engineer

EBAD seeks a capable individual for the position of
** Test Engineer,
** reporting to the Test Engineering Lead.

The Test Engineer leads the effort for environmental and functional testing of EBAD products, test lab capabilities/growth and technical problem solving.
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* Responsibilities include:

*** Requirements evaluation, translating requirement into test program scope, and test program scheduling.
* Equipment / Instrumentation selection, verification and validation.
* Data Analysis, data report creation.
* Test method(s) development and Prove-out and training of technical staff.
* Continuous Improvement; testing methods, Test processes, Documentation Stewardship
* Troubleshooting as needed.
* Fixture/Tool Design, procurement, through verification and validation
* Perform and lead Test Readiness Reviews
** Requirements:
*** The candidate shall have a minimum of a BS degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering preferred) and applicable experience.  Non-degreed candidates will be considered if they have a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in a test engineering environment.
* Candidates shall have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization.
* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required. Knowledge of explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is beneficial.
* Solid Works modeling.
* Ability to generate and lead Test Readiness Reviews. (TRRs)
* Ability to translate customer requirements into procedures.
* Electronics and instrumentation knowledge is preferred. Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to the following areas:
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* Preferred Experience:

** Climatic Testing:
* Thermal cycling and thermal shock
* Temperature / Humidity
* Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) / Altitude Dynamic Testing:
* Random and Sine Vibration
* Classical and SRS Shock
* Acceleration* Tensile/compression

Electrical testing:
* Basic electrical knowledge
* Current/Voltage/Resistance measurements
* Dialectric breakdown

Instrumentation:
* Pressure Transducers
* Accelerometers* Oscilloscopes Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs):
* Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners
* Constant Current Supplies
* Digital and Analog Filters
* Various meters (multi-meters, milliohm-meters, HR meters)
* Hi-Pot testers
* Thermocouples and Humidity Probes
* Pulse generators
* Load cells/Strain gages
** Compensation:
** Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 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.
* 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*
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