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Sierra Lobo

Mechanical Test Engineer (NEAT)

Sandusky, OH · On-site

When given the assignment as the lead project engineer, the engineer has the responsibility for the ... Requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace, etc ...

Ideal Aerosmith

Sr. Test Engineer

ND · Remote

... aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing ... The Senior Acceptance Test Engineer will lead acceptance testing for Ideal Aerosmith's complex ...

Ideal Aerosmith

Sr. Test Engineer

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

... aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing ... The Senior Acceptance Test Engineer will lead acceptance testing for Ideal Aerosmith's complex ...

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Sr. Test Engineer

Grand Forks, ND · On-site

... aerospace test engineering services, ATE system engineering, and quality contract manufacturing ... The Senior Acceptance Test Engineer will lead acceptance testing for Ideal Aerosmith's complex ...

Slope

Propulsion Test Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$129K - $171K/yr

Lead data reviews and root cause investigations REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or similar. * 2+ ...

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Lead Test Technician

Simsbury, CT · On-site

$48.25 - $65.75/hr

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) is seeking a highly motivated and technically driven Engineering Lead to support our Function Test Operations team. This role is ideal for an engineering ...

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Test Engineering Manager

Moorpark, CA • On-site

Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI)external

$150K - $190K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 hours ago

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.
Job Description
EBAD is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of Test Engineers supporting environmental, mechanical, and explosive testing across the product life cycle. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this role combines technical leadership, people development, and operational execution to ensure safe, rigorous, and efficient testing.
The Test Engineering Manager works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, EHS, Program Management, and customers to support product development, qualification, production, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
This is a first-shift, on-site position in Moorpark, CA.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the safe and effective execution of environmental, mechanical, and explosive testing.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Test Engineers while building a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team.
  • Establish priorities, goals, and performance expectations aligned with EBAD business objectives and customer commitments.
  • Lead test planning, resource allocation, scheduling, Test Planning Meetings, and Qualification Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Ensure rigorous engineering practices for test planning, execution, data analysis, documentation, and configuration control.
  • Maintain visibility of schedules and risks, escalate issues early, and coordinate solutions across cross-functional teams.
  • Drive structured problem solving, RCCA, standard work, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Support proposals, cost and scope estimates, customer interactions, witness testing, and technical reviews.
  • Improve test processes, equipment, fixtures, tooling, instrumentation, and laboratory capabilities.
  • Support capital planning for test equipment, infrastructure, and capability expansion.

Requirements:
  • BS/MS in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience, including test engineering experience in aerospace, defense, energetic systems, medical devices, or another high-reliability technical environment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of technical and/or people leadership experience in an engineering, manufacturing, laboratory, or test environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and technical personnel.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong project management, resource planning, and prioritization skills.
  • Effective written, verbal, technical, and customer-facing communication.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, test requirements, and test data.
  • Experience with 3D CAD and 2D drawings; SolidWorks preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping, and product development.

Preferred Experience:
  • Environmental and mechanical testing, including vibration, shock, altitude/vacuum, temperature, humidity, tensile, and compression testing.
  • Test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, thermocouples, accelerometers, pressure transducers, data acquisition systems, and VR9500 or similar systems.
  • Explosive materials, energetic devices, and/or explosive testing.
  • Experience improving engineering processes, standard work, test methods, or laboratory operations.

Compensation:
Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
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.

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