MODEL MAKER

You will serve as a Model Maker in the Applied Manufacturing Technology Division, Weapons and Energetics Department of NAVAIRWARCENWPNDIV CHINA LAKE.

• You will consult with research engineers and scientists to review preliminary design concepts and evaluate the manufacturing feasibility of experimental weapons systems.
• You will determine optimal fabrication methods and select specialized materials (such as high-temperature alloys, ceramics, and composites) to withstand extreme thermal, pressure, and operational stress environments.
• You will coordinate project workflows across multiple trade disciplines (including precision machining, welding, sheet metal, and composites) to ensure multipart prototype hardware is delivered on schedule.
• You will fabricate, fit, assemble, and bench-test complex developmental components and one-of-a-kind experimental assemblies to resolve functional and mechanical issues.
• You will perform precision layout and final quality inspection using advanced metrology equipment (such as CMMs, optical comparators, and laser trackers) to verify strict compliance with critical aerospace tolerances.

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Position Open Date 10/30/2026

Position Close Date 11/05/2026

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