Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 13 September 2024. Resume must be in MM-DD-YY format.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:

• Fabrication project management, design, and operational support for development of missile propulsion and missile component programs.
• Plans and fabricates article required by reviewing the test objective documentation and/or work authorizations.
• Provides subject matter expertise during article design and reviews submitted blueprints and schematics to confirm article meets test requirements.
• Oversee and execute welding operations
• Conduct hot work operations at facility test stands
• Joins and separates metals using a variety of techniques and processes, including arc welding.
• Utilizes machinery that produces electrical currents to create heat and bond metals together.
• Welds materials according to specifications and monitors the welding process.
• Inspect structures or materials to be welded and evaluates best welding process based on environmental and material factors.
• Maintain certifications in welding processes for required materials
• Utilizes the appropriate tooling required to fabricate the required article within the requirements/specifications.
• Enforces safe work practices/procedures following established safety rules/regulations.

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for situational telework; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
• Familiarity with machinist tooling and fabrication methods
• Experience in joining metals using various welding techniques and processes, including arc welding, and ability to evaluate and monitor the welding process
• Experience with metal-cutting and grinding tools and equipment
• Experience with CAD/CAM software and G Code file generation
• Ability to interpret test objective documentation and define the scope of fabricated articles

Desired Qualifications

• Welding AWS certifications
• AWS K400/K500 alloys certification
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage workload across competing priorities and work efficiently towards timely task completion
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Internal quality assurance and inspection skills

Requisition No. 03202

Series

0802

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.