Technician III - Materials Development and Testing
Core
Prepare, test, and report on composite and metallic material specimens to determine mechanical properties per ASTM standards, supporting product qualification and R&D.
Role type
Technician III, hands-on IC
Builds
Test articles of composites, textiles, and insulation assemblies for mechanical and thermal testing
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Composite materials preparation and testing, precision cutting and machining, universal testing machine operation, data acquisition, strain gauge application, thermocouple integration, adhesive bonding, dimensional measurement, environmental chamber conditioning, defect inspection, engineering drawing interpretation, statistical analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced composite knowledge (carbon fiber, Kevlar, prepreg), Python/Matlab data post-processing, Digital Image Correlation, statistical process control, AS9100/ISO 17025 lab experience, Nadcap certification
Technologies
ASTM standards (D3039, D3410, D790, E8, E9), CNC mills, diamond saws, universal testing machines, data acquisition systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare test specimens according to ASTM specifications, perform precision machining and grinding, manufacture test articles, apply instrumentation (strain gauges, extensometers, thermocouples), bond fixtures and specimens, measure specimen dimensions, document specimen geometry and procedures, condition specimens in environmental chambers, inspect specimens for defects
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
