Engineering Lab Tech in Cookstown

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition 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 

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