Senior Lab Technician (R5317)
Core
Construct, assemble, and test aerospace vehicle systems and subsystems (landing gear, mechanisms, fluid systems) for prototype development and flight-ready hardware.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC hardware-in-the-loop lab technician
Builds
Aerospace-grade prototypes, test articles, and flight-ready hardware
Domain
Defense / Aerospace
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aircraft/Lab maintenance, prototype fabrication, test stand design, metallic fabrication, machine shop operations (manual/CNC), reading engineering drawings, physical labor
Preferred skills
Mechanical systems familiarity (hydraulics, pumps, load frames), electrical systems familiarity (cable harnesses, power), aerospace/defense prototyping experience
Technologies
CNC tools, data acquisition systems, strain gauges, thermocouples
Responsibilities
Construct and assemble air vehicle systems and subsystems, fabricate fixtures and machine brackets, install sensors and route cabling, conduct mechanical testing under static and dynamic loads, document test outcomes, manage inventory for parts and equipment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC