Electronics Test Engineer

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 Electronics Test Engineer – Product Development and Qualification, reporting to the Test Engineering Lead. The position is located in Simsbury, CT.

The Test Engineer provides support for environmental testing of EBAD electronics products across the product lifecycle, while contributing to test lab capability growth and technical problem solving. The Test Engineer is responsible for owning and executing environmental test series—including climatic, shock, vibration, and electronics performance testing—to support product qualification and validation.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of environmental requirements and test needs
• Development of detailed test plans and procedures
• Scheduling and coordination of testing with internal and external laboratories
• Support of electronics performance testing
• Interpretation and analysis of test data and results
• Preparation of clear and concise test reports and documentation
• Troubleshooting of test setups
• Selection of appropriate test equipment and instrumentation
• Development, validation, and training of test methods
• Support of continuous improvement initiatives within the test organization
• Documentation and standardization of test processes
• Support of test program scope definition and cost estimation
  
  

Requirements:

Candidates shall have an AS or BS in an engineering discipline, with Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred. Non-degreed candidates will be considered with a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in a test lab environment.

Candidates should possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to effectively collaborate with individuals at multiple levels of the organization. A strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability are required. Knowledge of electronic products is required; experience with explosive materials and/or ordnance devices is beneficial. Aerospace or defense industry experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a test lab environment with exposure to several of the following areas:

Climatic Testing

• Thermal cycling and thermal shock
• Temperature and humidity testing
• Temperature and vacuum (altitude) testing
  
  

Dynamic Testing

• Random and sine vibration
• Classical and SRS shock
• Acceleration testing
  
  

Instrumentation

• Pressure transducers
• Accelerometers
• Oscilloscopes
• Charge amplifiers and signal conditioners
• Constant current supplies
• Digital and analog filters
• Thermocouples and humidity probes
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiarity with data acquisition 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.