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Lead ESS Technician

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2026

TSC is seeking aLead Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) TechnicianinHuntsville, AL

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead a group of technicians through guidance and mentorship.
  • Schedule, perform, and delegate environmental testing.
  • Conduct vibration and thermal environmental tests on hardware and electronics assemblies in accordance with program requirements and/or written test procedures.
  • Properly handle and process electronic assemblies using established ESD control practices and procedures to prevent foreign object debris/damage (FOD).
  • Set up, operate, and maintain specialized vibration and thermal test equipment, following detailed work instructions and calibration standards.
  • Accurately record, monitor, and review test data and logs to ensure traceability and compliance.
  • Support production and quality assurance processes by ensuring all testing procedures are executed correctly and results are thoroughly documented.
  • Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and maintain high quality standards.
  • Interpret and work from complex wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, and process documentation.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus 4-6 years of relevant technical experience.
  • Exceptional leadership qualities.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems and components.
  • Understanding of torque requirements, tool usage, and calibration/verification practices.
  • Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and tools.
  • U.S. Citizenship required, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

TSC Benefits

Paid Personal and Military leave and Holidays; Salary Deferrals into a 401(k) Matching Plan; Tuition Reimbursement; Short/Long-Term Disability Plan; Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Bonus; and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

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