Prototype Engineering Technician

Were ALTEN Technology USA an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to lifefrom advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3000 experts across North America we partner with leading companies in aerospace medical devices robotics automotive commercial vehicles EVs rail and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group57000 engineers in 30 countrieswe deliver across the entire product development cycle from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA youll collaborate on some of the worlds toughest engineering challenges supported by mentorship career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued supported and inspired to grow.

The Prototype Engineering Technician will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advanced unmanned systems to develop solutions for a variety of defense and commercial applications. This will include contributing to the development build integration and maintenance of these systems with a particular emphasis on composite fabrication and assembly.

Position Responsibilities

• Conducts mechanical electrical and composite fabrication support troubleshooting repair and testing of integrated systems
• Performs composite layup operations including wet layup prepreg and out-of-autoclave processes for prototype structural components
• Fabricates composite tooling including molds caul plates and layup fixtures to support prototype builds
• Executes cure cycles post-cure operations and dimensional inspection of composite parts
• Performs composite bonding and secondary assembly operations using aerospace-grade adhesives
• Operates and maintains shop equipment and tools (hand tools power tools solder irons manual lathe and mills 3D printers composite cutting and trimming equipment etc.)
• Meets scheduled timelines and in some cases aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones
• Attends project meetings to discuss project schedule design hardware status and other critical information
• Effectively documents important processes and build techniques including composite layup procedures and cure cycle records for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals
• Builds low volume assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle
• Ensures that laboratory composite fabrication areas and machine shop areas and equipment are safe clean in good working order and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school
• 3 years of technical experience with emphasis in composites fabrication machining rapid prototyping and electronics
• Hands-on experience with composite fabrication methods including wet layup prepreg and bonded assembly
• Familiarity with composite inspection and repair techniques including visual and basic NDI methods
• Requires general proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
• Demonstrated familiarity with aircraft and/or Remote Control (R/C) experience
• Good understanding of using machine shop tools and shows proficiency with these systems
• Experience with building fixtures tools and parts or electrical devices
• Good understanding of build/assembly documentation development including composite process documentation
• In-depth knowledge including repair and test in at least one area: Composites Fabrication Mechanics Electronics
• Maintains a high level of work practice and ensures all safety guidelines and policies are met including composite material handling and PPE requirements
• Requires local/domestic travel (both driving and flying) to test site locations and participating in development testing
• Must have a valid Drivers license and clean driving record
• Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines weekends and some holidays and in field test environments

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Higher education and welding certifications are desired
• Experience with prepreg materials and autoclave or oven cure processes is desired
• Familiarity with composite-specific standards and process specifications (e.g. ASTM D3039 Nadcap composite processing) desired
• Experience with 3D modeling and programming software (such as SolidWorks/SURFCAM) desired
• Exposure to 3D additive manufacturing technology desired
• Skills as a machinist and with GD&T desired
• Demonstrates competency in interpreting instructions given by engineering team (verbal or written) asking for clarity where needed and updating or generation of documentation which could include drawings layup procedures and cure cyclerecords
• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Has effective problem-solving analytical interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork collaboration and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Salary Range: $

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including but not limited to location the candidates combination of job-related knowledge qualifications skills education training and experience

Note: Due to the nature of the work only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.