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Test Technician - 2nd Shift

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company Simsbury, Connecticut, United States

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Posted Feb 13, 2026

Role & seniority: Test Technician (hands-on, 2nd shift)

Stack/tools: Environmental testing equipment; Shock/Acceleration/Climatic test systems; instrumentation (accelerometers, charge amplifiers, signal conditioners, thermocouples, multimeter); data reporting; DAQ software; Microsoft Office

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Evaluate, setup, and perform environmental tests (Shock, Acceleration, Climatic) per written procedures and MIL specs

  2. Conduct equipment preventive maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair; generate test data to meet customer requirements

  3. Interpret and execute test requirements from written specifications; report findings; support development and production tests

  • Must-have skills: High School Diploma (associate in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred); strong mechanical aptitude; problem-solving and communication; ability to work independently and interface across levels; attention to safety and detail; interpret test procedures

  • Nice-to-haves: Aerospace industry experience; familiarity with MS Office, DAQ software; experience with SRS Shock/Acceleration instrumentation, accelerometers, signal conditioners, thermocouples

  • Location & work type: Simsbury, CT facility; 2nd shift; potential occasional heavy lifting, outdoor work, and overtime

Full Description

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 The Test Services Team is hiring! We’re looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded Test Technician to support our Shock Team on 2nd Shift. If you love solving problems, thrive in fast-paced environments, and get energized by technology that matters, this role is for you. This is a 2nd shift position located at our facility in Simsbury, CT. Responsibilities The Test Technician position supports environmental testing of development and production products. Duties include: Test evaluation, set-up and performance Equipment preventive maintenance and calibration Test data reporting Equipment troubleshooting and repair Primary responsibility will be evaluation, set-up and performance of Shock, Acceleration and Climatic testing. Testing will be performed in accordance with written procedures, MIL-STDs, and industry specifications. Test data will be generated to support customer requirements. Occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors and overtime may be required. Requirements Education: High School Diploma (associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred). Candidates must be able to work independently and interface with individuals at multiple levels in the organization. A Safety mindset with attention to detail, as well as Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving and communication skills are required. Candidates must be able to interpret and execute test requirements provided in written specifications. Experience working in an aerospace industry is preferred. Dynamic Testing SRS Shock Acceleration Instrumentation Accelerometers Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners Thermocouples Multimeter Desired Skills: Microsoft Office Programs DAQ Software Reading and understanding test procedure Mechanical aptitude 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.

Shock TestingAcceleration TestingClimatic TestingTest EvaluationTest Set-upTest PerformancePreventive MaintenanceCalibrationData ReportingTroubleshootingRepairMechanical AptitudeProblem-SolvingCommunicationInstrumentationMIL-STDsmulti-location

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