Title:  Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)

Job Title: Engineering Technician Level B

Job ID: 27652

Job Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 - work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off – 2nd shift

Job Description:

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join the team at our Culpeper, VA site.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Engineering, this position will support the Solid Propellants and Materials group.

Under close supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Engineering Lab Technician will conduct a variety of tasks initially supporting the liner/insulation laboratory. Our Engineering Lab Technicians provide valuable assistance to engineers by their ability to reduce engineering concepts, drawings, sketches, and ideas to practice in a laboratory environment. They are able to:

·     Create, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and disassemble articles to make models, prototypes or test articles.

·     Set up and conduct tests/experimental procedures in accordance with specification requirements under environmentally controlled conditions (temperature, humidity, environment, etc).

·     Design experiments and conduct tests in a controlled fashion to be able to produce consistent, repeatable results in a meaningful way.

Essential Functions:

·         75% - Demonstrates level of proficiency in operating equipment, assembling parts, and conducting tests and understanding of the nature of the work. Capable of obtaining results and assessing the validity of the results. Minimal supervision with regard to performing controlled experiments with standardized procedures.

·         25% - Perform routine tests, collect data, and operate equipment in accordance with standard procedures. Demonstrates proficiency in following detailed work standards and following safety protocols. Demonstrates proficiency in acquiring skills and performing work with specialization as required

Qualifications:

·    Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant Engineering Technician experience or 2 years   post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

·   Ability to work in a laboratory environment and follow detailed instructions.

·   Proficient computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel.

·   Laboratory experience is desired