Lead R&D Technician
On-siteTorrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of technicians responsible for fabrication, assembly, and modification of hypersonic missile test articles through precision drilling, bonding, and harnessing. Supervise the configuration of mechanical and fluid assemblies, data systems, and instrumentation for development tests. Execute hazardous test operations including monitoring, troubleshooting, and data recording while maintaining rigorous safety standards. Perform initial data reviews to identify anomalies and provide summaries to engineering teams. Maintain, calibrate, and repair data acquisition systems and electrical controls while ensuring compliance with calibration standards. Collaborate with engineers to refine test plans and support root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of hands on mechanical experience in one or more of the following: testing of aerospace/automotive systems, maintenance/troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, and/or fabrication/assembly of complex electromechanical systems
- Must be able to stand or stoop for up to 8 hours per day
- Must be able to carry up to 50lbs unassisted
- U.S. citizen or national
- U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
- Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157
- Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158
- Eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in engineering, mechanical, electrical systems, or other related field
- Computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office, Teamcenter, NX
- Experience reading/interpreting planning documents, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
- Experience with precision measuring instruments/equipment
- Experience with aerospace or military-grade harness fabrication
- Knowledge of data acquisition and controls concepts, hardware, and interfacing (National Instruments PXI / cSeries and PLC)
- Experience with analog and digital instrumentation (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, encoders, deflection gauges, and accelerometers)
- Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
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