Senior Engineering Technician (Fabrication) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Senior Engineering Technician (Fabrication) Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineering Technician (Fabrication) to assist the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's Naval Architecture and Engineering Department in achieving new or improved understanding in concepts and technology, fundamental and applied research of the marine environment, engineering and naval architecture, hydromechanics, maneuvering and control, fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, and training. JOB DETAILS LOCATION: DC Metro Area JOB STATUS: FT TRAVEL: Up to 20% REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Successful candidates will demonstrate Associate degree in any Engineering Technology discipline or a trade school diploma/trade license Ten (10) or more years of related experience in lieu of an Associate's degree in Engineering Technology. Minimum Secret Clearance DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS Ability to work independently and as part of a team under project deadlines. Approximately fifteen (15) years of verifiable experience participating in engineering technician fabrication. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities include one or more of the following in support of ON-SITE Test and Fabrication Facilities at NSWC Carderock: Operate test equipment/fixtures, perform testing, and schedule and perform preventive and corrective maintenance at Government locations including: West Bethesda, MD - Code 80 hydrodynamic (hydro) facilities; Millington, TN - Code 80 Large Cavitation Channel; and Triadelphia, MD - Testing Reservoir Perform Technical Planning Services in support of Fabrication Projects Supervise and perform fabrication of parts and appurtenances for testing, for which accessories typically interface between the testing facility and the scaled model. Review technical drawing packages and contrast them against fabrication shop capabilities in order to outline project specifications and recommend major objectives for Government approval including machine allocation, tooling requirements, and fabrication schedule. Develop and maintain weekly schedules for fabrication projects. Determine whether fabrication products meet specification requirements and whether project progress is within budget and schedule requirements. Develop briefing materials for fabrication projects, to include project planning charts, project status, and project prioritization. Participate in fabrication planning meetings. "Navy Division" What We Offer Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Flex time off (FTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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