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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company • Simsbury, Connecticut, United States
Role & seniority: Environmental Test Engineer, individual contributor, reports to the Test Engineering Lead (EBAD).
Stack/tools: Aerospace test lab capabilities; instrumentation (oscilloscopes, accelerometers, transducers, signal conditioners, etc.); data acquisition and analysis (LabVIEW, DAQ); CAD (SolidWorks); Microsoft Office.
Evaluate environmental requirements and develop detailed test plans and procedures.
Schedule and coordinate tests with internal and external labs; perform data interpretation and create test reports.
Troubleshoot, select/test equipment/instrumentation, develop/prove test methods, and drive continuous improvement and documentation.
AS/BS in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred); non-degreed candidates with ≥10 years in a related test-lab role considered.
Strong written/verbal communication and ability to interface across organization levels.
Solid mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and knowledge of electronic products; aerospace exposure preferred.
Experience in climatic, thermal, vibration, altitude/pressure testing; familiarity with SRS/shock testing.
Aerospace industry experience; CAD (SolidWorks); LabVIEW or similar DAQ software.
Location & work type: Simsbury, CT; on-site, full-time. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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, reporting to the Test Engineering Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT. Responsibilities: The Test Engineer provides support for environmental and 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 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. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges. 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.