Development Technician

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic system solutions offered to aerospace and defense customers for a wide array of applications. EBAD products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBAD seeks a capable individual for the position of Development Technician reporting to the Test Engineering Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

The Development Technician provides support for environmental and functional testing of EBAD products, test lab capability growth, inventory and technical problem solving in the following areas:

Equipment:

Equipment Calibration

Equipment Preventative Maintenance

Equipment Troubleshooting

Equipment Repair

Instrumentation:

Accelerometers

Charge Amplifiers & Signal Conditioners

Thermocouples

Oscilloscopes

Other:

Test Process Creation/Review

Inventory Ownership

Area Ownership

Training

Audits

Requirements:

• High School Diploma (Associate Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred) 

Skills:

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Hand/Power Tools
• Technical Problem Solving
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Programs

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Data Acquisition & Software (LabVIEW, Vibration Research)
• Experience using Oscilloscopes
• Mechanical Design (SolidWorks)

Preferred Background Knowledge:

• Environmental Testing (Climatics, Dynamics, etc.)
• Instrumentation (Accelerometers, Signal Conditioners, Thermocouples, etc.)

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.