Composite Technician
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Job Description
Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a full time Composite Technician in the
Manufacturing Applications Branch (MAB) at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). We are
in search of a highly skilled and motivated individual to perform a role in aerospace composite
fabrication. This role is versatile covering all facets of composite fabrication to include epoxy
resins fiberglass and carbon fiber fabrication bonded connections and space flight assembly
practices. If you enjoy manufacturing oneofakind hardware working to tight tolerances
strong focus on quality extreme attention to detail you are likely the candidate we are looking
for.
Primary Duties:
- Fabricate custom composite hardware utilizing industry composite layup processes for manufacturing composite test articles and flight hardware.
- Experience with resins such as (West System Loctite Hysol) adhesives impregnated materials (Carbon fiber Kevlar Fiberglass) dry Carbon Fiber fiberglass and Kevlar woven fabrics resin infused systems and Rohacell core /Hex Honeycomb core/Aluminum core.
- Experience with foam molds release agents Eastman Plycutters cut and shape composite final parts industrial woodshop tooling vacuum bagging and pump systems bagging parts to be cured in ovens and autoclaves and fabrication of advanced composite structures.
- Trims drills grind sands and finishes cured parts to specifications using templates fixtures hand tools power tools and calipers micrometers and precision scales.
- Adherence to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards and complies with NASA regulations customer requirements and company specifications.
- Possess good communication skills both oral and written.
- Keen ability to read and understand detailed manufacturing work orders engineering process instructions and drawings.
- Able to perform tabbing and bonding following LaRC Polymeric (training will be provided for certification) to include respirator fit and surface preparation.
- Ability to pass STC and Government background check.
- Candidate must be a selfstarter able to work independently and in group settings.
Preferred skills:
- Ability to use E2 software a plus along with computer skills for email and Microsoft Office.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts overhead cranes.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and CAD programs.
- Autoclave experience preferred using and programming with AVPro software or
- similar software such as ASC and use of Eurothem oven cure programing
Requirements
- Candidate must be a selfstarter able to work independently and in group settings.
- Ability to use E2 software a plus along with computer skills for email and Microsoft Office.
- Operate equipment such as forklifts overhead cranes.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and CAD programs.
- Autoclave experience preferred using and programming with AVPro software or similar software such as ASC and use of Eurothem oven cure programing
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
