Lab Technician / Materials Testing Technician

DescriptionBe part of a team that designs and develop test procedures and standards for highly complex products. You will participate in the development and certification of environment test functionality across multiple products and applications. This will enable you to support new products, processes, standards, or operational plans within the organization's business strategies, with a direct impact on business results.Key ResponsibilitiesBasic knowledge of machining, grinding and sample preparation of materials testing sections.Knowledge of working with composite materials in a lab and machining environment.Familiarity with standard materials characterization techniques, including optical microscopy.Broad level knowledge in any of the following process areas: fiber preforms, carbonization, high temperature heat treatment, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), random fiber molding and structural preforms, pitch densification, high temperature antioxidant coating systems and friction and wear performance of C-C composites.Established expertise with standard materials characterization techniques, including but not limited to optical microscopy of NW3 First Cycle Carbon, CTOL, STOVL, 767, and 777 PlatformsDemonstrated ability to manage the Preventative Maintenance / Gage Calibration in LIMSAbility to lift light loads.Must be a US Citizen due to contractual requirementsYOU MUST HAVEHigh School Diploma3 years laboratory experienceWE VALUEBachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fieldEstablished expertise with standard materials characterization techniques, including but not limited to optical microscopy of NW3 First Cycle Carbon, CTOL, STOVL, 767, and 777 PlatformsFamiliar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and proceduresExperience and judgment to plan and accomplish goalsPerform a variety of complicated tasksAbility and or experience in planning and conducting materials characterization investigations and projectsExperience with statistical tools to analyze data and the associated computer skills (i.e., MINITAB)Computer literate using common software (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)Ability to facilitate interpersonal relationships, resolves conflicts tactfully, confidently, quickly, & positively influence othersIndividuals who are self-motivated and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done, do things before being asked by others or forced to by eventsAbility to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness