Engineering Technician IV

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 Engineering Technician IV 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: Dahlgren, VA  
JOB STATUS: FT

TRAVEL:  0%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Eight (8) years of full-time professional experience as an Engineering Technician, performing the following skills:
  • Welding (MIG, TIG, stick, and gas) or machine operation (lathes and mills), sheet metal fabrication, interpreting models and drawing packages, recommending, ordering, receiving, and processing materials and tooling for specific jobs, ability to program CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and CAMWorks, provide machine time and materials estimates.
  • Extensive knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and CAMWorks
• Extensive CNC programming experience
• Well versed in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Current Secret Clearance

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

 Ability to work independently and as part of a team under project deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform welding (MIG, TIG, stick, and gas) or machine operation (lathes and mills), sheet metal fabrication, interpreting models and drawing packages, recommending, ordering, receiving, and processing materials and tooling for specific jobs
• Ability to program CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and CAMWorks, provide machine time and materials estimates.
• Mentor other employees in CAD/CAM software such as SolidWorks and CAMWorks
• Mentor other employees in CNC Programming
• Manage drafting projects with minimal instruction, ensure drawings are to Mil Spec and ASME drafting standards
• Assist in review of drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Perform complex drafting and design calculations.

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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!

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