R&D Technician

Triton Systems, Inc.•Chelmsford, MA

About The Position

Triton Systems, Inc combines 30+ years of experience with exciting growth and innovation opportunities within the product development and R&D space. We support Government and commercial markets by delivering advanced solutions across applications in defense, security, aerospace, energy, environmental sustainability, and human health. Where we see a larger opportunity, we create new companies to scale these solutions into businesses. Our teams thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where we tackle complex challenges, meet our customers' toughest requirements, and deliver high-impact results on time, on budget and have fun while doing it. The applicant should be able to troubleshoot equipment, communicate effectively and provide effective suggestions for improvement. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with the ability to multi-task exceptionally well and work within a team of multidisciplined engineers. The candidate will report directly to a Business Unit Director but receive direction from engineers at other levels.

Requirements

Excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent time management and workflow coordination with the ability to complete tasks on time.
Valid driver's license.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy and safety.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to stand and work on their feet for extended periods.
Able to obtain a DOT medical card and Mass hoisting license within 90 days from date of hire to operate fork truck (company provided training).
Must be a U.S. Citizen
High school diploma, GED
(English)-Must read, write, speak, and present ideas effectively.
Competent use of laptop and desktop PCs running Windows OS and using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Vocational secondary education degree, or
Certification of post-secondary hands-on training in electrical or mechanical systems assembly and troubleshooting, or
5-plus years of relevant aerospace technical experience.
Machine shop experience with milling and turning (Bridgeport and lathe). CNC is a plus.
Welding experience (MIG, TIG, stick)
Testing experience includes adherence to test protocol, recording data, computer data acquisition, and data reduction using Excel.
SolidWorks experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees by following company safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Work alongside engineers to build and modify prototypes and test rigs that address a variety of technical challenges.
Read and work from various engineering documents including 2-dimensional mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, work instructions and test plans.
Be flexible to work with multiple teams on varying projects.
Travel to offsite test locations may be required at times.
Operate a variety of hand tools.
Maintain a clean and neat lab.
Job requires working indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather conditions.