Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 5 hours ago
Test Engineer
Moorpark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions. They are seeking a Test Engineer to lead environmental and functional testing of products, manage test lab capabilities, and solve technical problems.
AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
SolidWorks modeling
Ability to generate and lead Test Readiness Reviews. (TRRs)
Ability to translate customer requirements into procedures
Preferred
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: Climatic Testing, Dynamic Testing, Electrical testing, Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs)
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
Company
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)
Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brendan Walsh
President & CEO
Stacey Payne
INSPECTOR
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