Senior Lab Technician, 2nd Shift

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Job Title Senior Lab Technician, 2nd Shift Reporting To Section Head, Engineering Lab Work Schedule Onsite – Torrance, CA Moog Military Aircraft Group is seeking a Senior Engineering Lab Technician on 2nd Shift (2:00pm-10:30pm) to serve as a technical resource for environmental and functional testing of aircraft hardware. You will independently set up and conduct tests, support test planning and readiness reviews, analyze and summarize test data, investigate test anomalies, and provide technical guidance to engineers and other technicians. Report to Engineering Lab Section Head, and you will have an on-site work schedule in Torrance, California. Schedule: Second shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime and weekend support. Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is a global leader in designing primary and secondary flight control actuation systems (FCAS) for military aircraft. We design and integrate FCAS systems for cutting edge aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II and the V280 Valor next generation tiltrotor Aircraft. Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, Moog employs 14,000 employees in 20+ countries. Working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life, inside and outside of work. To be considered, here is what you’ll need to bring with you: Engineering or related technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and technical training, with at least eight years of progressively responsible experience as a test technician in mechanical, electronic, electromechanical, or environmental test environments.Relevant military experience, trade-school training, technical certifications, or equivalent experience may be considered when evaluating qualificationsExperience using test instruments, data acquisition systems, and laboratory test equipmentExperience independently setting up and conducting tests in accordance with written proceduresAbility to interpret engineering drawings, test specifications, and technical documentationAbility to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively acrossengineering, operations, quality, and safety organizationsU.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearanceAble to work on 2nd shift hours It Would Be Great If You Also Had Experience testing to RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or comparable aerospace and defense standardsExperience with endurance, fatigue, limit-load, ultimate-load, thermal, and acceptance testingExperience supporting vibration, pressure-altitude, icing, humidity, sand-and-dust, salt-fog, and thermal-shock testingExperience with data-acquisition and post-processing applications such as LabVIEW, NI DIAdem, dSPACE, Dewesoft, or MATLABExperience with environmental chambers, multichannel oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, milliohm meters, dielectric testers, torque tools, thermocouples, and related laboratory equipmentExperience supporting instrumentation and data-acquisition setupFamiliarity with aircraft, defense, or other regulated test environments As a Senior Laboratory Technician, You Will Model and follow the highest standards of laboratory and test-site safetyIdentify and control hazards associated with temperature extremes, elevated pressures, rotating equipment, high-noise areas, chemicals, oils, solvents, liquid nitrogen, and electrical energyIndependently review test specifications and set up the unit under test and associated equipment according to approved proceduresInspect test setups for compliance with test procedures, safety requirements, configuration controls, and applicable customer and regulatory requirementsLead or independently conduct tests while monitoring critical parameters and verifying compliance with test requirementsMaintain detailed test logs documenting test execution, observations, anomalies, and corrective actionsCollect, process, and analyze test data using applicable data-acquisition and analysis systemsPrepare data summaries, plots, and technical reports for engineering and customer reviewApply sound technical judgment when investigating test anomalies and recommend appropriate next stepsAssist engineers and other departments with test equipment, instrumentation, and data-acquisition activitiesParticipate in test planning, test readiness reviews, procedure reviews, and post-test activitiesReview draft test procedures and provide technical feedback based on laboratory experienceTrain and mentor other technicians on test setup, test execution, safety, documentation, and proper equipment useRecommend improvements to test methods, procedures, and laboratory practicesOccasional travel, approximately 5%, is required: travel to external test locations to set up, inspect, and operate qualification-test equipment Work Environment and Physical Requirements This Position Requires The Ability To Lift and move test equipment and hardware in accordance with applicable company requirementsStand and walk for extended periodsWear required personal protective equipmentWork in high-noise areas and around hydraulic and pressurized systemsWork indoors and outdoors, including at external test locationsClimb, reach, bend, and work around test equipment and fixtures as requiredFollow applicable safety procedures for temperature extremes, pressure systems, rotating equipment, chemicals, liquid nitrogen, and electrical hazards How We Care For You Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsWork/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistanceHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coveragesProfessional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development, and other personal growth programsCulture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to allGenerous Shift Differential Salary Range Transparency Torrance, CA $40.00–$50.00 Hourly Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits. This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. 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