UAV Composites Technician- Jr. Level

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

299d • $57,500 - $117,900

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Composites Technician- Jr. Level who will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team fabricating, modifying, assembling, installing, and repairing composite parts and tooling for prototype parts, equipment, and vehicles. You will also be responsible for managing necessary materials and supplies and maintaining the composite shop facilities.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Familiar with doing fiberglass/carbon fiber/Kevlar/etc. layups and repairs.
• Familiar with Hand-laminate, set up infusions, and work with prepreg fabrics.
• Knowledge of different layup techniques.
• Familiarity with different core materials (balsa, foam, honeycomb).
• Ability to learn techniques and materials for wet layups, infusions, and prepreg, including the use of pleats.
• Adept in finishing composite parts to prepare them for bonding, painting, or other finishing techniques.
• Experience using power tools (Examples: hand drill/drill press, circular saw, sander, Dremel, miter saw, belt sander, table saw, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Solidworks Experience - ability to work with parts and assemblies, to create designs for manufacturing.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Build Experience with amateur or professional UASs using composites.
• Experience with using desktop 3D printers, CNC machines, hot wire cutters, and laser cutters.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering design to develop a composite layup schedule.
• Develop technical package for devices to include build instructions.
• Assist in prototype design from customer requirements and help develop associated design and technical packages.
• Perform all functional duties independently.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to resolve design and documentation discrepancies.
• Collaboration to ensure cohesive electro-mechanical design and integration.
• Responsible for sourcing all required components for each assigned project.
• Innovative and mechanically oriented mindset; looks for ways to improve processes and promote quality.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Family support programs.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services