Engineering Technician B - 2nd Shift

L3Harris•Culpeper, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technician B supports development and production programs at the Orange site near Culpeper, Virginia. The site focuses on solid rocket motor propulsion and energetics development, as well as high-complexity production. The technician joins a cross-functional team of engineers and technicians to fabricate components and assemble solid rocket systems. The role performs routine tests, mixes and casts chemicals and energetics, collects data, and operates equipment according to standard procedures and safety protocols. It conducts laboratory chemical analysis using wet chemical techniques or analytical instruments, along with mechanical, environmental exposure, combustion, hazard, and propellant compatibility testing. Results are used for quality control, failure and contamination analysis, forensic purposes, and engineering development. The work includes mixing chemicals and energetics at large scale and using hand tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior manufacturing experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and 0–2 years of prior manufacturing experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with chemicals and chemical processing.
Ability to work with various hand tools.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to follow safety practices and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the work team and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to work with management, a supervisor, or lead personnel to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.

Responsibilities

Perform routine tests, mix and cast chemicals and energetics, collect data, and operate equipment according to standard procedures.
Follow detailed work standards and safety protocols while developing proficiency in required specialized work.
Conduct chemical analysis using wet chemical techniques or analytical instruments.
Perform mechanical, environmental exposure, combustion, hazard, and propellant compatibility testing to assess materials for product or process applications.
Apply test results to quality control, process or product failure analysis, forensic purposes, contamination analysis, and engineering development.
Mix chemicals and energetics at large scale.
Use hand tools.
Support Orange programs development and production by fabricating components and assembling solid rocket systems.