Associate, RF Materials & Fabrication Technician

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 26 - USD 36 - hourly

Vorbeck Materials is engineering the future of technology for first responders, military, and industry. From PFAS-free firefighting foams to conformal antennas, we deliver mission-critical solutions with superior performance.

Job Type:Full-time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Pay: $26 - $36 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.
Physical Setting/work location: On-site, Columbia, MD.
Clearance Level: This position requires that the candidate be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret-level security clearance. Candidates with an active SCI-level clearance are strongly preferred.

Vorbeck is seeking a Materials & Fabrication Technician to support the research, development, fabrication, and testing of advanced materials and RF technologies. This role will work closely with engineering and product development teams to fabricate prototype components, conduct laboratory testing, support additive manufacturing processes, and maintain laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation, a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving, and an interest in advancing graphene‑enabled technologies for commercial, aerospace, government, and defense applications.

• Materials Fabrication &Processing: Support the fabrication and processing of advanced materials, printed electronics, conformal antennas, and RF components. Prepare materials and fabricate prototype and production components in accordance with established procedures, engineering specifications, and quality requirements.
• Additive Manufacturing & Prototype Development: Assist with additive manufacturing, printing, coating, and related fabrication processes used in the development of RF technologies and conductive materials. Support prototype builds, process development activities, and product development initiatives.
• Product Testing & Evaluation:Perform testing, measurements, inspections, and data collection activities to evaluate material properties, fabrication quality, and product performance. Accurately document results and communicate findings to engineering and product development teams.
• Laboratory Operations & Equipment Support: Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory and fabrication equipment. Assist with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, inventory management, and overall laboratory organization.
• Engineering & Product Development Support: Work closely with engineers and scientists to support product development, material evaluations, process improvements, and technical investigations. Provide hands‑on support for research, testing, and development activities.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate laboratory records, test data, fabrication logs, work instructions, and technical documentation in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve fabrication methods, laboratory processes, testing procedures, and operational efficiency. Support the implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to support project objectives, product development efforts, and business goals.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe and organized work environment by following laboratory, manufacturing, environmental, health, and safety procedures. Ensure materials, equipment, and processes are handled in accordance with company standards.
• Other Responsibilities: Support additional laboratory, fabrication, testing, and product development activities as assigned.
• Travel (Expected): Up to 10%.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Technology, Chemistry, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory, fabrication, manufacturing, or military technical experience.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, research, fabrication, or engineering support environment preferred.
• Internship, co‑op,…