Senior Experimental Fabrication SME III

IAP World Services • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Army Research Directorate conducts foundational experimental research at several experimental facilities to guide the development of lethality & protection technologies. This research also provides significant support to the acquisition community. To fulfill this mission, there is a requirement for senior fabrication experience and leadership in experimental fabrication. As the Senior Experimental Fabrication SME III, you will In coordination with ARL research engineers, independently fabricate and assemble a wide variety of complex, non-standard experimental prototypes, structures, and fixtures. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Preparation involves design and fabrication using variety of specialized equipment such as plasma CNC cutting tables, multi-axis waterjets, and welding machines. Mentor junior experimental fabrication technicians. Provide recommendations and implement improvements to the facility to enable state-of-the-art experimentation. Incumbent must follow all safety regulations and use proper protective gear or equipment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences
• 7 years’ experience in technology design and development of hardware systems or subsystems
• 2 years’ experience designing, developing, and testing in RDT&E directly related to the PWS; higher degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Pass all required training deemed necessary by the ARL safety office and facility manager, which requires familiarity/understanding with all sites and SOPs for every site within the branch.
• Active Secret Required
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in the fabrication of warhead and armor experimentation test assets (test articles, fixtures, etc.) (15+ years)
• Extensive experience in advanced fabrication techniques to include the use of specialized welding equipment necessary for joining and repairing a wide variety of metals.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with ARL research engineers, independently fabricate and assemble a wide variety of complex, non-standard experimental prototypes, structures, and fixtures.
• Preparation involves design and fabrication using variety of specialized equipment such as plasma CNC cutting tables, multi-axis waterjets, and welding machines.
• Mentor junior experimental fabrication technicians.
• Provide recommendations and implement improvements to the facility to enable state-of-the-art experimentation.
• Incumbent must follow all safety regulations and use proper protective gear or equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior