Mechanical Technologist/Sr. Mechanical Technologist

About the role

This position supports a variety of projects related to vibration and shock testing, general environmental testing, modal analysis, health monitoring, aging studies, data acquisition, load testing, general instrumentation, and measurement diagnostics. It is located in the Defense Technologies Engineering Division (DTED), within the Engineering Directorate, supporting operations within the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Operate test equipment (shaker systems, shock machines, thermal chambers, etc.) using intermediate knowledge of best test and measurement practices.
• Perform maintenance activities to keep test equipment operational and functional.
• Conduct tests on mechanical and/or diagnostic systems, aid with analysis of results, and author test plans and test reports.
• Work with a variety of instrumentation and sensors including: accelerometers, thermocouples, RTD’s, strain gages, load cells, pressure transducers, LVDT’s, DVRT’s, laser vibrometers, capacitance probes, and fiber optic based sensors.
• Prepare test and maintenance procedures to aid in testing, safety enhancement, and quality of operations. Participate in formal engineering design reviews.
• Provide design, evaluation, review, fabrication, oversight, testing, assembly, quality policy implementation, and documentation of various projects.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technical personnel, facility engineers, facility safety personnel, and technicians both inside and outside the work group on both an individual and team basis in support of the program.

Requirements

• Able to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of experimental testing for shock and vibration testing and use of associated test equipment (e.g. electro-dynamic shakers, shock machines, and other test equipment).
• Knowledge of fundamental testing practices, including physical test setup, troubleshooting testing equipment, and interacting with small and large teams to complete work activities.
• Experience working with test data, including exporting different file types, movement of digital files between servers and physical computers, reformatting of data into different layouts.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner both verbally and in writing for presentation and collaboration with other technical staff members.
• Knowledge working with test measurements, general instrumentation (e.g. accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gages, resistance thermal detectors (RTD’s), capacitance gages, laser vibrometers, pressure sensor and other instruments), and general data acquisition methods.

Qualifications

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of experimental testing for shock and vibration testing and use of associated test equipment (e.g. electro-dynamic shakers, shock machines, and other test equipment).
• Knowledge of fundamental testing practices, including physical test setup, troubleshooting testing equipment, and interacting with small and large teams to complete work activities.
• Experience working with test data, including exporting different file types, movement of digital files between servers and physical computers, reformatting of data into different layouts.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner both verbally and in writing for presentation and collaboration with other technical staff members.
• Knowledge working with test measurements, general instrumentation (e.g. accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gages, resistance thermal detectors (RTD’s), capacitance gages, laser vibrometers, pressure sensor and other instruments), and general data acquisition methods.

Skills

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of experimental testing for shock and vibration testing and use of associated test equipment (e.g. electro-dynamic shakers, shock machines, and other test equipment).
• Knowledge of fundamental testing practices, including physical test setup, troubleshooting testing equipment, and interacting with small and large teams to complete work activities.
• Experience working with test data, including exporting different file types, movement of digital files between servers and physical computers, reformatting of data into different layouts.
• Effective communication skills with proven ability to present concepts and ideas in a clear and coherent manner both verbally and in writing for presentation and collaboration with other technical staff members.
• Knowledge working with test measurements, general instrumentation (e.g. accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gages, resistance thermal detectors (RTD’s), capacitance gages, laser vibrometers, pressure sensor and other instruments), and general data acquisition methods.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Wireless and Medical Devices Policy
• Pre-Placement Medical Exam

Pay

• $43.55 - $63.97 Hourly
• $43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 533.2 level
• $52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 533.3 level

Schedule

Full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications We Desire

• Knowledge and experience with shaker systems, thermal chambers, MATLAB, data acquisition and measurement diagnostics.
• Experience working with optical, radiographic, electronic diagnostic equipment, initiation systems for high-explosives, and/or working with/around high-voltage or high-current equipment.
• Experience working with classified materials, documentation, and/or experimental data.