Test Technician

Job Description:
The engineering test technician position in the Structural and Environmental Laboratories at the Sand Lake Road Facility in Orlando, Florida will report directly to the Environmental Test Group Engineering Manager. The group is responsible for providing environmental test solutions to all R & D and production programs at MFC. The position is focused on the setup and execution of a variety of environmental simulation tests in accordance with program and MIL STD requirements. Types of tests include vibration, shock, and various types of climatic exposures. The applicant will need to possess the knowledge or ability to learn the operation and capabilities of all test equipment, safe handling and installation of test hardware onto test equipment, and the execution of environmental testing of hardware to specified customer requirements.

Required Experience:
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with MS Office/Windows.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience with wrenches, including torque wrenches, T-handles, and ratchets
• Capable of obtaining an ATF Explosives License
• High school diploma or demonstrated interest for hands-on testing/evaluation of hardware - no degree required.
• Physical ability to climb ladders and move about large machinery
• Capable of learning electromechanical principles (i.e. understanding electronic control of mechanical equipment) and how sensors generate signals

Desired Experience:
• Ability to use powered tools (both electric and pneumatic) would be preferred but not required.
• Experience as a test technician within the aerospace industry in an environmental test laboratory or equivalent
• Strong aptitude with mechanical and/or electromechanical tools and instrumentation
• Experience with the use of vibration shakers, shock test machines, and climatic exposure chambers
• Experience with the use of vibration control software and programmable PID temperature controllers
• Current DoD Secret clearance
• Current ATF Possessors License