Electro-Mechanical Technician — Field & Lab Prototyping

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Laurel, MD to fabricate and integrate electrical and mechanical elements for optical test facilities and prototype equipment.

You will troubleshoot electrical systems, assist with mechanical design and lab management, and travel to support field test activities. The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in machining/electrical fabrication, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have 3+ years of machining and electrical fabrication experience, including soldering skills.
• Have experience working with, and updating, mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication, logical reasoning, and organizational skills.
• Have a basic understanding of active and passive electronics.
• Are willing to get certified to NASA electrical and mechanical fabrication standards.
• Are able to obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and integrate electrical and mechanical elements for optical system test facilities and prototype equipment
• Troubleshoot operational and prototype electrical systems.
• Assist with mechanical design and component fabrication (sheet metal and small-scale machine work), equipment racking, cable and harness fabrication, system integration, system calibration and checkout
• Participate in the design, integration, and test of electro-optical test and prototype systems
• Assist with lab management functions, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and overall management of facility assets
• Travel to support field test activities; support will consist of integration and trouble-shooting on site as well as assisting with data collection

Skills

Machining

Electrical fabrication

Soldering

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician in Laurel, MD to fabricate and integrate electrical and mechanical elements for optical test facilities and prototype equipment.

You will troubleshoot electrical systems, assist with mechanical design and lab management, and travel to support field test activities. The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in machining/electrical fabrication, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.