Composite Sample Prep Technician
- Permanent
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV is seeking a Composite Sample Prep Technician as a member of the Materials and Processing Team in at the Air Force Research Lab located on the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. This position will work closely with material scientists and mechanical engineers for the characterization of composite materials including ceramic and polymer matrix composites.
Duties includes sample prep (including griding and polishing) of composites for sample analysis for the Materials and Processing Research team. Characterization techniques includes scanning electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, and optical profilometry. Experience in composite layup fabrication is a plus. Applicants should have some comfortability working in chemical laboratory settings and industrial or manufacturing spaces.
Work will primarily occur during M-F during regular business hours.
Primary Responsibilities:
- General Laboratory Support/Housekeeping
- Preparing samples for and conducting SEM, XRD, and Optical Profilometry analysis
- Following Employee Health and Safety Requirements
- Quality control of scaled synthesized materials
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires U.S. Citizenship
- B.S. in a material science mechanical engineer or an associate’s degree with 1-2 Years Experience Working in a Laboratory.
- Ability to Follow written standard operating procedures and Verbal Instructions
- Provide technical written reports
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Strong Time Management Skills
Desired Qualities:
- Experience in sample prep and conducting SEM, XRD, and Optical Profilometry
- Composite layup experience such as hand layup, prepreg layup, and vacuum bagging is a plus.
ITAR Requirement:
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
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