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's continued growth requires an accomplished engineer for the position of Environmental Test Engineer - Electronics, reporting to the Electronics Team Product Development Manager. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

The Environmental Test Engineer provides support for environmental, dynamic, and electrical testing of EBA&D electronics products, test lab capability growth and technical problem solving in the following areas.

Environmental requirements evaluation
Detailed test plan & procedure creation
Test scheduling & coordination with internal & external test labs
Electronics performance testing
Results / data interpretation
Data & test report creation
Troubleshooting
Equipment / instrumentation selection
Test method development & prove-out Training
Continuous improvement
Test process documentation
Fixture / tool Design & Procurement
Test program scope / cost

Requirements:

The candidate shall have an AS/BS in an engineering discipline. Mechanical and Electrical are the preferred engineering disciplines. Non-degreed candidates will be considered if they have a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in a test lab 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 are required. Knowledge of electronic products is required, explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is beneficial. Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to a number of the following areas:

Climatic Testing

Thermal Cycling & Shock
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature & Vacuum / Altitude

Dynamic Testing

Random & Sine Vibration
Classical & SRS Shock
Acceleration
Dynamic Test Fixture Evaluations and Troubleshooting Dynamic Profiles

Instrumentation

Pressure Transducers
Accelerometers
Oscilloscopes
Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners
Constant Current Supplies
Digital and Analog Filters
Thermocouples & Humidity Probes

Desired Skills:

Microsoft Office Programs
CAD Software (Solid Works)
DAQ Software (LabVIEW, VR9500)

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.

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Environmental Test Engineer - Electronics