Electro-Mechanical Test Technician: Prototyping & Field Support

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a versatile Electro‑Mechanical Technician to fabricate and integrate electrical and mechanical elements for optical test facilities and prototype equipment. You will troubleshoot, assist with mechanical design, and help with system integration and calibration within a collaborative team of engineers and scientists.

Expect involvement in lab management, equipment maintenance, and field support during tests, including travel for

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.

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

Tools

Drafting drawings

Electrical drawings

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a versatile Electro‑Mechanical Technician to fabricate and integrate electrical and mechanical elements for optical test facilities and prototype equipment. You will troubleshoot, assist with mechanical design, and help with system integration and calibration within a collaborative team of engineers and scientists.

Expect involvement in lab management, equipment maintenance, and field support during tests, including travel for