Engineering Test Technician

About the role

We believe people should love what they do. In this role you will be responsible for:

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team during the design, development, test, and qualification phases of Department of Defense (DoD) programs
• Supporting engineers in the planning, setup, execution, and evaluation of DoD munition and sensor products
• Supporting test setup, conducting, and data collection activities for climatic and dynamic environmental testing, Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing, energetic device testing, system functional and performance testing, and product acceptance testing
• Maintaining shock, vibration, thermal, sensor, and mechanical test equipment and procedures
• Maintaining test laboratory & equipment
• Conducting assembly and inspection operations for complex explosive and electromechanical devices
• Supporting program, engineering, and external organizations during test planning, execution and reporting phases

Responsibilities

Test events will require 20% travel to off-site test facilities both locally and across the country

Requirements

• High school, trade school or higher; Associates or technical school degree is a plus
• Ability to work assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering related tasks
• Be thoroughly familiar with MS Office and its use in an engineering environment
• Active Secret clearance preferred; Ability to obtain a security clearance is required
• Knowledge, experience, and certifications to handle explosives and hazardous materials is desired, but training to obtain certifications can be provided
• Willingness and ability to obtain Research & Development Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of MA required (training can be provided)
• Willingness and ability to obtain Hazardous Material Packaging and Shipping certification required (training can be provided)
• Proficiency and ability to use mechanical power/hand tools (drill press, saw, press, etc) and electrical instrumentation (meters, power supplies, probes, etc) is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have good organizational skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and mechanical drawings/assembly instructions is a plus
• Proficient at soldering

Qualifications

• High school, trade school or higher; Associates or technical school degree is a plus
• Ability to work assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering related tasks
• Be thoroughly familiar with MS Office and its use in an engineering environment
• Active Secret clearance preferred; Ability to obtain a security clearance is required
• Knowledge, experience, and certifications to handle explosives and hazardous materials is desired, but training to obtain certifications can be provided
• Willingness and ability to obtain Research & Development Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of MA required (training can be provided)
• Willingness and ability to obtain Hazardous Material Packaging and Shipping certification required (training can be provided)
• Proficiency and ability to use mechanical power/hand tools (drill press, saw, press, etc) and electrical instrumentation (meters, power supplies, probes, etc) is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively and have good organizational skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and mechanical drawings/assembly instructions is a plus
• Proficient at soldering

Skills

• Ability to work assigned tasks independently or with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting both electrical and mechanical engineering related tasks
• Thoroughly familiar with MS Office and its use in an engineering environment
• Active Secret clearance preferred; Ability to obtain a security clearance is required
• Knowledge, experience, and certifications to handle explosives and hazardous materials is desired, but training to obtain certifications can be provided
• Willingness and ability to obtain Research & Development Blasting Certificate of Competency from the state of MA required (training can be provided)
• Willingness and ability to obtain Hazardous Material Packaging and Shipping certification required (training can be provided)
• Proficiency and ability to use mechanical power/hand tools (drill press, saw, press, etc) and electrical instrumentation (meters, power supplies, probes, etc) is required
• Communicate effectively and have good organizational skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical schematics and mechanical drawings/assembly instructions is a plus
• Proficient at soldering

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Pay

The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time