Mechanical Engineering Technician

Artis, LLC • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

You will work to develop new generations of sensing and real-time processing and actuation technologies in a fast-paced and exciting environment. General daily tasks will include designing and possibly fabricating test equipment, assembling components, and assisting engineering design teams in developing and conducting internal and external tests. You will also help design, prototype, assemble, and maintain UAS for cUAS testing. Typical testing activities could require hands-on work with explosives and explosive devices. Other tasks will include assisting with parts selection, purchasing, shipping, and overseeing outside contractors. In addition, you will help maintain shop, assembly, and testing areas and manage the maintenance of company vehicles and other vehicles used as experimental platforms including HMMWVs, MRAPs, Strykers and similar.

Requirements

• An active security clearance at the Secret level, or the ability to obtain a clearance, is required. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearances and only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
• Looking for a self-starter who is willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Willingness to learn
• Strong verbal skills and basic math ability required
• Use of hand tools and measurement equipment required
• Experience or willingness to learn basic machine tools (mill, drill press, lathe, band saw, grinder, etc.) required
• Excellent shop skills and knowledge of safety practices required
• Experience designing for and printing on 3D printers required
• Experience designing, updating, tuning, maintaining, and flying UAS required
• Should be comfortable with standard PC programs (Word, PowerPoint, email, etc.)
• Associate’s degree/trade school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining and managing a 3D print farm preferred
• Ability to read drawings preferred
• Auto maintenance experience preferred
• General laboratory and/or test range experience preferred
• Explosives experience or willingness to learn preferred
• CNC and CAM experience preferred
• Experience with a CAD program such as SolidWorks is a strong plus
• Prior military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing and possibly fabricating test equipment
• Assembling components
• Assisting engineering design teams in developing and conducting internal and external tests
• Design, prototype, assemble, and maintain UAS for cUAS testing
• Assisting with parts selection, purchasing, shipping, and overseeing outside contractors
• Maintaining shop, assembly, and testing areas
• Manage the maintenance of company vehicles and other vehicles used as experimental platforms including HMMWVs, MRAPs, Strykers and similar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree