Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Title: Engineering Lab Technician

Location: Cookstown, NJ 08511 Department: Engineering Reports To: Engineering Manager

Position Summary

The Engineering Lab Technician supports product development, testing, and validation activities for aerospace and defense components. This role is hands-on and critical to ensuring product performance under demanding environmental and operational conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up and conduct engineering tests (pressure, flow, environmental, etc.)

Operate and maintain lab equipment (test stands, chambers, instrumentation)

Record, analyze, and report test data

Assist engineers in prototype builds and design validation

Support environmental testing aligned with MIL-STD-810

Troubleshoot test setups and hardware issues

Maintain lab organization, calibration, and safety standards

Assist with documentation for qualification and compliance testing

Qualifications

2+ years of hands-on technical experience (lab, manufacturing, or testing)

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

Ability to read engineering drawings and test procedures

Experience with data collection and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with environmental or aerospace testing

Familiarity with pressure systems, airflow systems, or instrumentation

Background in electronics or mechanical systems

Compliance & Work Environment

Must be eligible to work in a U.S. defense environment (ITAR-controlled)

Familiarity with CMMC / NIST 800-171 environments is a plus

Strict adherence to documented procedures

Strong teamwork and communication

Commitment to quality, safety, and mission-critical performance