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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 evaluationDetailed test plan & procedure creationTest scheduling & coordination with internal & external test labsElectronics performance testingResults / data interpretationData & test report creationTroubleshootingEquipment / instrumentation selectionTest method development & prove-out TrainingContinuous improvementTest process documentationFixture / tool Design & ProcurementTest 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 & ShockTemperature & HumidityTemperature & Vacuum / Altitude
 

Dynamic Testing

Random & Sine VibrationClassical & SRS ShockAccelerationDynamic Test Fixture Evaluations and Troubleshooting Dynamic Profiles
 

Instrumentation

Pressure TransducersAccelerometersOscilloscopesCharge Amplifiers & Signal ConditionersConstant Current SuppliesDigital and Analog FiltersThermocouples & Humidity Probes
 

Desired Skills:

Microsoft Office ProgramsCAD 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.