Aerospace Electro-Mechanical Laboratory Technician

Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities.

Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of "equipping those who defend freedom.

We are also "revolutionizing the way to space" by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.

Moog produces mechanisms for spacecraft motion control with design and flight heritage expanding over decades. With origins from historic programs such as Apollo and Pioneer to present-day satellite programs, Moog brings heritage-based solutions to spacecraft mechanisms technology.

The spacecraft mechanisms facility in Chatsworth, California includes a fully integrated engineering / design, manufacturing, and test capability.

Moog spacecraft products are flexible to meet customer requirements for a wide breadth of applications ranging from commercial to government flight programs.

Our team in Space and Defense Group is looking for an Electro-Mechanical Laboratory Technician to join them. You will report to the A&T Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Chatsworth, CA.

To be considered for the Laboratory Technician, here's what you'll need to bring with you :

• High school GED or equivalent
• 2 years or more experience in electro-mechanical testing.
• A working knowledge of basic electronics.
• Ability to utilize power supplies, digital volt meters, data loggers, oscilloscopes, strip chart recorders, counters, and stepper motor controllers.
• Knowledge of transducers, such torque transducers, encoders and thermal couples.
• Ability to operate thermal cycling chambers and thermal vacuum chambers.
• Mechanical ability to assemble mechanical test setups.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will :

• Independently perform qualification tests and acceptance tests.
• Maintain test logbooks, in a neat and organized manner.
• Assemble test setups, both mechanical and electronic.
• Pump down, monitor, and be responsible for the operation of thermal cycling and thermal vacuum chambers. Including the working with liquid nitrogen.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

Physical Requirements for this role

• While performing the duties of this job, you regularly sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus;

Candidate must pass a required on-site Vision Screening Examination

Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Our Benefits - How We Care for You :

• Financial Rewards : great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work / Life Balance : Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance
• Health & Welfare : Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development : Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace : Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations

Salary Range

Pay range for this opportunity is $70,000 - $80,000, annually.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location.

Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, competitive 401K plan with enhanced matching program, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

LI-onsite

Moog's U.S. policy for internal job opportunities is that the employee must have completed at least 12 months in their current role to be eligible.

If you do not meet this requirement, you will not be considered for this opportunity.

EOE / AA Minority / Female / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Disability / Veteran

About Moog, Inc. :

Our company began in 1951 with Bill Moog's invention, the servo valve, a device which became the heart of high performance motion control systems.

Today, Moog Inc. (NYSE : MOG.A and MOG.B) is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of motion control parts and systems.

Headquartered in East Aurora, NY, we proudly serve customers in more than 90 countries. Our operations extend to more than 27 countries and our talented, global workforce is nearly 13,000 strong.

Our company is organized into three operating groups : Aircraft, Industrial, and Space and Defense. Our high-performance systems control military and commercial aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, launch vehicles, missiles, automated industrial machinery, and marine and medical equipment.

What sets Moog apart is our commitment to creating high-performance solutions that solve our customers' most difficult technical challenges.

But it's more than technical excellence that defines us. Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things.

Our employees enjoy tackling interesting technical challenges in a culture of trust. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.