Senior​/Principal Electromechanical Technologist, Missile Systems, Onsite

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What Your Job Will Be Like:

Organization 05475, Missile Systems, is seeking a Electromechanical Technologist in support of Missile and Strike Systems Research and Development Activities related to Missile Systems. The selected candidate will conduct flight test vehicle assembly and integration, payload experiment integration, component and integrated testing, and other test activities related to flight test. They will also support fielding and flight test operations directly providing vehicles servicing a wide array of complex and cutting-edge experiments and technologies.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Support rocket motor, ordnance, and integrated missile systems design and flight test operations.

Perform fabrication oversight and assembly/integration of flight hardware

Conduct testing and characterization of individual components and integrated flight systems

Conduct assembly and test operations supporting flight test vehicle development

Operate within a dynamic, team-focused environment, including multidisciplinary tasks.

Travel to support program interactions, system integration activities, and flight testing at remote test facilities.

Support execution of qualification testing, including scheduling, preparation, assembly, execution, and/or reporting.

Maintain component testers, preferably both hardware and software.

Maintain lab space, including small parts inventory, component inventory, and safety/compliance.

Support field testing, both on and off site, including ground and air test events, as well as overnight test events.

Procure hardware as needed/directed.

Design and fabricate custom test fixtures.

Create and interpret equipment usage procedures and connection diagrams.

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot optical, RF, and electrical systems in laboratory and field environments.

Participate in mission planning, logistics coordination, and field site preparation.

Conduct hands-on, time-sensitive work in a self-directed manner.

Travel will be required 10%-25%

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant will be required to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$74,700 - $144,400

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

High School Diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of relevant experience

Experience with Test Equipment setup, operation and evaluation

Experience with Computer &…