Test Engineer ($5K Sign-on Bonus) - Georgetown, TX

AirBorn Inc, a 100% employee-owned manufacturer for military, aerospace and other high -reliability equipment industries.

Since 1958, AirBorn believes employees are the company’s most important asset. We, as employee owners, are responsible for the creative ingenuity that contributes to the company’s success.

Part of the excitement of working at AirBorn is knowing that each one of us plays a role in shaping the future achievements of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following : Other duties may be assigned.

• Develops methods to test products based on industry standard specifications.
• Quotes new test activity for internal and external customers.
• Designs new test fixtures and ensures proper calibration of equipment.
• Determines equipment, wiring, controls, and data collection necessary to perform a test.
• Conducts root cause analysis of test failures and recommends corrective actions.
• Responsible for creating detailed reports to record test procedures, results, and generate numerical and graphical data.
• Collaborates with engineering and scientific staff on testing results and provides insights for product development or improvement.
• Ensures that test procedures comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Evaluates and implements new test technologies to improve testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Design test equipment (Fixtures and test cables) & optimizing & implement test procedures.
• Develop Test process instructions with training & qualification plan.
• Implement audit system to ensure test procedures and test accuracy is sustainable.
• Experience with test equipment for DWV and Continuity / Contact resistance testing.
• CAD, CREO experience along with assembly level programming
• Hands-on experience with fabricating test adapters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Requires knowledge typically acquired through :

• Completion of a BS in engineering from an accredited college or university, technical or vocational school, and knowledge in operation of test lab equipment.
• Three to five years related experience or training, and / or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of advanced mathematical concepts, including statistical analysis and test reliability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and mentor junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk.

Performs repetitive tasks using hands to pinch / grasp, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with arms / hands.

The employee may be required to regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability / Vet

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.

S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.

S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .