Position Description

• Incumbent will assist with designing and fabricating prototype hardware, test vehicles and test support equipment for testing emergency egress/life support equipment.
• With guidance, operate conventional and CNC lathes and mills in accordance with customer requirements/technical drawings to complete complex projects.
• Recommend materials and tooling most appropriate for product development.
• Assist with performing reviews of engineering drawings, providing input to design and development.
• Assists with determining appropriate manufacturing method/materials to meet weight/size requirements of test equipment.
• Participates in test operations of emergency egress/life support equipment.
• Estimates time and materials required to complete a wide variety of metal fabrication projects.
• Ability to proficiently perform welding operations with a variety of methods including Mig (GMAW), Arc (SMAW) and TIG.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, generate cost estimates, manage schedule, and complete projects within the agreed upon cost and timeframe.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, manage hazardous waste generated by the branch, and manage weight handling equipment.
• Operate forklift as needed during test operations.

Minimum Salary

59,966

Maximum Salary

113,047

Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.