BS with 2-4 years experience, MS with 0-2 years, or HS with 8-10 years experience
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Strong attention to detail
Hands-on hardware orientation with machining experience
Proficient with measurement tools (micrometers, height gauges, calipers)
Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems
Scripting experience with Python and CAD proficiency
Responsibilities
Develop test plans for materials testing and prepare test articles
Perform tests at various laboratories, ensuring data is accurately captured
Operate and calibrate optical and electrical sensors in experiments
Document laboratory procedures and assembly instructions
Collaborate with customers and vendors to devise testing solutions
Maintain and calibrate gas gun impact test equipment
Travel to test facilities for execution of experimental duties
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative team environment
Access to cutting-edge technology and instrumentation
Chance to work on innovative projects
Support for obtaining security clearances if needed
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Job Description:
Experimental support: aid in the development of test plans for materials testing, prepare test articles, perform pre and post-test metrology and imagery and compile experiment build documentation.
Test Execution: interface with national and local laboratories to perform experimental duties, travel to and from test facilities ensuring proper test execution and data acquisition is captured. Aid in the safe transport of instrumentation and experimental hardware to and from home facility
Instrumentation: operate data acquisition systems, install and calibrate optical and electrical sensors.
Documentation: develop and document laboratory procedures and experiment assembly instructions.
Collaboration: work with customers, team members and outside vendors to develop test solutions.
Operation and maintenance: operate and maintain our gas gun impact test equipment and hardware. Calibrate equipment and instrumentation associated with the gas gun.
Desired Qualifications: (these can be subjective, soft skills and not evident on a resume):
Proficient with measurement tools, micrometers, height gauges and calipers
Strong attention to detail
Willing to travel to support testing
Driven to improve laboratory processes and testing methods
Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems
Experience with the design and fabrication of mechanical fixtures and components
Experience with data analysis
Experience with writing test plans and test reports
Experience with microscopy systems and techniques
Experience with optical, structural and thermal instrumentation
Scripting experience with Python
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Manage detailed tasks within customer driven timelines
Work independently or on a team
Self-starter
Hands on hardware oriented
Machining experience
Fiber optic systems and instrumentation
Qualifications
BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2 or HS 8-10
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
Proficient with measurement tools, micrometers, height gauges and calipers
Strong attention to detail
Willing to travel to support testing
Driven to improve laboratory processes and testing methods
Experience operating oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems
Experience with the design and fabrication of mechanical fixtures and components
Experience with data analysis
Experience with writing test plans and test reports
Experience with microscopy systems and techniques
Experience with optical, structural and thermal instrumentation
Scripting experience with Python
Proficient with Microsoft Office Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Manage detailed tasks within customer driven timelines
