Vibration Testing Technician

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work Monday-Thursday, every other Friday.

Job Description We are seeking an Engineering Technician to support vibration testing on Rocketdyne’s Space Electronics.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary point of support for test equipment and processes and maintain responsibility for vibration and shock test execution.
• Execute tests, record notes and anomalies, collect and analyze data, and write test reports with consistency and accuracy.
• Capable of operating, debugging, and identifying root causes in a variety of automated and manual test equipment, test setups, and laboratory equipment (including vibration and shock systems and assorted measurement accelerometers) to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Contribute to and perform failure analysis and generate recovery plans for test failures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain onsite environmental test equipment and related fixtures. This may include vibration/shock fixtures, electrodynamic shakers, mechanically induced pyro shock beams, and associated instrumentation.
• Interface with management, program managers, project engineers, mechanical engineers, test technicians, as well as internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• 2 years or more experience working with Environmental test equipment, including electrodynamic shakers, accelerometers, and shock test equipment.
• 2 years or more experience in basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• 2 years or more experience in strong written and interpersonal skills, such as communicating well with customers, management, as well as other disciplines in the organization.
• 2 years or more experience in strong planning/organizational skills with ability to prioritize work assignments.
• 2 years or more experience in working individually and in a diverse and team-oriented environment.
• Must be a United States Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with MIL-STD testing methods.
• Experience with electronic and/or electromechanical assemblies