Development Fabrication Technician
Core
Build physical test infrastructure including test stands, fluid systems, fixtures, and ground support equipment for hardware development and qualification.
Role type
Senior IC fabrication technician (test infrastructure)
Builds
Test stands, fluid systems, fixtures, ground support equipment, and test articles
Domain
Nuclear fuel production / Advanced manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
TIG/MIG welding, manual and CNC machining, fluid-system fabrication, precision mechanical assembly, reading engineering drawings and GD&T, shop equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
Aerospace/automotive fabrication experience, test instrumentation familiarity, Lean/Kaizen principles, cross-functional assembly experience, high-reliability hardware standards knowledge
Technologies
TIG, MIG, manual mill, lathe, CNC, pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic systems
Responsibilities
Fabricate and assemble test stands, fixtures, and support equipment from drawings; Weld per codes and inspect; Bend, route, and install tube and fluid-system hardware; Machine and modify parts for tooling; Perform precision mechanical assembly; Maintain shop equipment and work area; Support test setup and execution
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
