Design & Fabrication Technician — Parachute Prototyping

Socket.dev; South Natick (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Natick, MA is seeking a Design Fabrication Technician to support the Army Soldier Center. You will design, fabricate, and prototype parachute and shelter components, translating blueprints into tangible parts with precision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and project managers, reading technical drawings, and delivering quality work on multiple tasks within a team-driven environment in a government contracting setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with 2+ years of relevant experience; additional training may substitute.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabricate products efficiently.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate parachute and shelter components from designs and schematics.
• Create preliminary layouts and fabricate prototypes using appropriate construction methods.
• Repair and modify airdrop and shelter equipment with precise seams and parts.
• Support engineers by fabricating experimental/prototype parachutes and systems.
• Collaborate with draftsmen and engineers to bring ideas to life from orders and sketches.

Skills

Industrial sewing

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Leidos in Natick, MA is seeking a Design Fabrication Technician to support the Army Soldier Center. You will design, fabricate, and prototype parachute and shelter components, translating blueprints into tangible parts with precision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and project managers, reading technical drawings, and delivering quality work on multiple tasks within a team-driven environment in a government contracting setting.