Title: Engineering Technician- Machinist -Tunnel 9 - 3285
Function: Mission Execution
Position Type: Regular, Full-Time                                  
Pay Type: Non-Exempt
Grade: MD ET3/4
US Citizenship Required: Yes

This opportunity is being offered by National Aerospace Solutions, the team selected by the U.S. Air Force to conduct Test and Operations Sustainment at the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). National Aerospace Solutions is a limited liability company comprised of Bechtel National Inc. (as lead company) and Sierra Lobo Inc. with teaming Subcontractors nLogic Inc. and Chugach Federal Solutions Inc.

Work will be performed at the AEDC Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel No. 9 (Tunnel 9) located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Tunnel 9 provides aerodynamic simulation critical to hypersonic system development and hypersonic vehicle technologies at speeds from Mach 7 to Mach 18, a capability unmatched anywhere in the United States

Perform the role of an Engineering Technician with the primary responsibilities of operating and maintaining industrial machinery. The candidate will perform manual work required to operate, maintain and repair areas of an engineering test facility.

 
Job Duties:  

• Perform independently with minimal supervision non-repetitive assignments of a complex and difficult nature involving the set-up and operation of a wide variety of manual machine tool equipment such as CNC milling machines, presses, lathes, surface grinder, band saws, and other machine shop equipment.
• Work from prints, rough sketches, production diagrams, engineering drawings, and verbal instructions to fabricate a variety of simple and complex machined components.
• Work with engineers and other technicians on the design feasibility of machine parts and assemblies relative to form, fit and function.
• Determines operating methods and sequences; lay out, set up and fabricate precision parts, tooling, and fixtures to exacting tolerances and dimensions for short-run or single unit components.
• Makes complex shop calculations to layout difficult patterns and determine tooling feeds and speeds.
• Understands the working qualities of a wide variety of materials including aluminum, steel, copper, brass, plastics, and exotics.
• Measure height, depth, diameter, and thickness using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, gauges, and other precision-measuring instruments.
• Inspects work for conformance to specifications.
• Has a working knowledge of safe working techniques and procedures.
• Ability to identify and specify tooling and equipment to be purchased.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized workspace.
• Ability to make estimates and manage schedules and throughput.
• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations.
• Follows standard work methods on recurring assignments but receives explicit instructions on unfamiliar assignments.
• Communicate effectively and frequently with the engineering staff, team leader, and other technicians.
• Able to work with other machinists.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of education in related area and three (3) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and relevant and progressive experience with knowledge of fabrication and assembly techniques, operation of machine shop tools and equipment, materials, and shop practices.
• Current US Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNC Milling machine programming.
• Machine shop management
• TIG/MIG/Stick Welding
• Active Secret Clearance.

Due to Air Force Security requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required for employment at AEDC.

NAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minority/Women/Veterans/Disabled (AA/EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to careers@nas-llc.us. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES to this address as they will not be considered for employment opportunities.