Principal Prototyping Technologist – R&D Fabrication

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC is seeking a Principal Technologist in Santa Barbara to lead fabrication, assembly, deployment and operation of advanced prototype systems in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to build and test one-of-a-kind solutions under evolving requirements.

Key responsibilities include design/fabrication, prototype parts production, metrology inspection, and on-site/off-site deployment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field with 9+ years related experience or a High School diploma with 11+ years related experience.
• Primary work location is the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) in Santa Barbara, CA.
• Flexible work schedule: 5-8, 9-80, or 4-10 work-weeks.
• Pre-placement physical exam including drug screen per MSTS policy with random testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, fabrication and deployment of components and systems for R&D efforts.
• Fabricate prototype and short run parts and fixtures from sketches/drawings; create solid models and machine components.
• Inspect parts with measuring equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, CMM, microscopes, vision systems).
• Light electromechanical assembly of systems and subsystems.
• Plan work using standard techniques, guidelines, procedures and criteria; adapt as needed.
• Support on-site and remote field deployment; operate and troubleshoot experimental platforms.
• Create effective resolutions and improvements across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform manual machining, CNC programming/machining, Wire EDM; inspect, qualify and assemble in-house parts and COTS components.

Education

Associate degree in related field

High School diploma

Job description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC is seeking a Principal Technologist in Santa Barbara to lead fabrication, assembly, deployment and operation of advanced prototype systems in a fast-paced R&D environment. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to build and test one-of-a-kind solutions under evolving requirements.

Key responsibilities include design/fabrication, prototype parts production, metrology inspection, and on-site/off-site deployment.