Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist
Core
Operate test equipment (shaker systems, shock machines, thermal chambers) and conduct tests on mechanical and diagnostic systems for vibration, shock, and environmental testing.
Role type
Sr. Mechanical Technologist (Test & Measurement)
Builds
Experimental test prototypes and diagnostic data for defense technologies
Domain
Defense Technologies / Shock and Vibration Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of electro-dynamic shakers and shock machines, maintenance of test equipment, data acquisition and analysis, instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gages, pressure transducers), reading engineering drawings, troubleshooting test setups
Preferred skills
MATLAB proficiency, experience with thermal chambers, optical/radiographic diagnostic equipment, high-voltage equipment handling, precision component assembly
Technologies
MATLAB, electro-dynamic shakers, shock machines, thermal chambers, laser vibrometers, fiber optic sensors
Responsibilities
Operate test equipment using intermediate knowledge of best practices, perform maintenance on test equipment, conduct tests and aid in analysis of results, author test plans and reports, prepare test procedures, collaborate with scientists and engineers, lead personnel in assigning tasks (Sr. level)
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC