Onsite Engineering Lab Technician – Advanced Materials

Energy Jobline ZR; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking an Engineering Technician for an onsite contract assignment in Sterling, Virginia. You will assist in developing new materials and processes for advanced materials used in DoD applications, support pilot-scale production, and help with consolidation, milling, and manufacturing processes.

You’ll collaborate with design engineers, support lab operations, and help with welding and machining; maintain lab organization and prepare analytical samples.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in a related position.
• Technical/vocational, Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Experience with metal or ceramic powder handling.
• Hands-on/applied skills with industrial equipment and working in an R&D lab/industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new products and material processes related to advanced materials for DoD applications, from R&D to pilot scale production.
• Support consolidation, milling, or manufacturing processes by preparing materials and assembling components.
• Support lab operations by preparing analytical samples and generating test reports; maintain lab organization.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop products for small-scale testing and larger-scale manufacturing.
• Support machine maintenance and repair operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CNC machining

Job description

System One is seeking an Engineering Technician for an onsite contract assignment in Sterling, Virginia. You will assist in developing new materials and processes for advanced materials used in DoD applications, support pilot-scale production, and help with consolidation, milling, and manufacturing processes.

You’ll collaborate with design engineers, support lab operations, and help with welding and machining; maintain lab organization and prepare analytical samples.