Senior Laboratory Aircraft Test Technician

Senior Laboratory Aircraft Test Technician (requires Active DoD Secret Clearance)

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Senior Laboratory Aircraft Test Technician (requires Active DoD Secret Clearance)

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Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Senior Laboratory Aircraft Test Technician (requires Active DoD Secret Clearance)

Reporting To

Section Head, Engineering Lab

Work Schedule

Onsite – Torrance, CA

Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Senior Laboratory Aircraft Test Technician to join them. You will report to our Site Engineering Lab Manager and have an onsite work schedule at Moog aerospace plant in Torrance, CA.

Moog Aircraft Military provides flight control equipment and systems to the world’s leading military platforms. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, we employ 14,000 employees in 24 countries. At Moog we have a culture of trust and mutual respect; and for you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

To be considered, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Current and Active DoD Secret Clearance (or higher)
• High school diploma or GED preferred. Otherwise, demonstrated ability to understand and apply all work instructions and training.
• 7 years or more experience with mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical testing environment.
• Experience in the proper use of hand tools and test instruments commonly found in a test lab
• Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

The ideal candidate will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience testing to RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810
• Experience with data acquisition and post-processing applications such as Lab View, DIAdem, dSPACE, Dewesoft, or MATLAB
• Experience using laboratory tools such as an environmental chamber, multi-channel oscilloscope, DMM, milliohm meter, dielectric tester, torque tools, thermocouples, etc.

Your key responsibility is conducting environmental and functional tests for new product evaluation, development, and qualification. The Senior Lab Technician plays a key expert role and may be called on to provide test and technical support to engineers in various disciplines.

As a Senior Laboratory Technician, You Will

• Model the highest safety standards within the lab environment as a typical test site could have hazards such as high and low temperatures, elevated pressures, rotating equipment, loud noises, use of oils and solvents, LN2, etc.
• Review test specifications and setup UUT and associated test equipment per written procedure.
• Inspect test setups to verify compliance with applicable procedures (similar to an FAA conformity).
• Perform tests per specifications/procedures while keeping a detailed test log of all events.
• Post-process test data to verify compliance with specifications.
• Maintain a well-organized test environment and prepare data, plots, and test logs for review.
• Apply a sound technical approach and good judgment when investigating test anomalies.
• Assist other departments with test equipment setup, instrumentation, and data acquisition.
• Work closely with the engineering team in the preparation of data summaries and test reports.
• Participate in test planning efforts and test readiness reviews.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Review and provide technical feedback on draft test procedures for future tests.
• Provide training to other technicians for the proper execution of tests.
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively across all levels and functions in the organization.
• Travel to outside test locations to…