Test Engineer I

Test Engineer Opportunity

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

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

• Test Process Documentation
• Scope & Cost Estimating
• Program Scheduling
• Requirements Evaluation
• Data Interpretation
• Report Writing
• Test Method Development
• Design & Procurement
• Equipment Selection
• Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshooting
• Training

Requirements: The candidate shall have an AS/BS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 2 years' applicable experience. Non-degreed candidates will be considered if they have a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in a test lab environment.

Skills:

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

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Data Acquisition & Software (LabVIEW, Vibration Research)
• Mechanical Design (SolidWorks) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with ANSYS Workbench

Preferred Background Knowledge:

• Environmental Testing (Climatics, Dynamics, etc.)
• Instrumentation (Accelerometers, Signal Conditioners, Thermocouples, etc.)
• Explosive Materials and/or Ordnance Devices

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.