Senior Experimental Fabrication SME III

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Army Research Directorate conducts foundational experimental research at several experimental facilities to guide the development of lethality & protection technologies. This research also provides significant support to the acquisition community. To fulfill this mission, there is a requirement for senior fabrication experience and leadership in experimental fabrication.

As the Senior Experimental Fabrication SME III, you will In coordination with ARL research engineers, independently fabricate and assemble a wide variety of complex, non-standard experimental prototypes, structures, and fixtures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation involves design and fabrication using variety of specialized equipment such as plasma CNC cutting tables, multi-axis waterjets, and welding machines.
• Act as a certified Ammo Handler, Explosive Operator, and Test Director (certification through on-the-job training).
• Mentor junior experimental fabrication technicians.
• Provide recommendations and implement improvements to the facility to enable state-of-the-art experimentation.
• Incumbent must follow all safety regulations and use proper protective gear or equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences
• 7 years' experience in technology design and development of hardware systems or subsystems
• 2 years' experience designing, developing, and testing in RDT&E directly related to the PWS; higher degree may substitute for years of experience.

SUGGESSTED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive experience in the fabrication of warhead and armor experimentation test assets (test articles, fixtures, etc.) (15+ years)
• Extensive experience in advanced fabrication techniques to include the use of specialized welding equipment necessary for joining and repairing a wide variety of metals.
• Pass all required training deemed necessary by the ARL safety office and facility manager, which requires familiarity/understanding with all sites and SOPs for every site within the branch.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Job duties require a significant amount of physical labor associated with setup and teardown of equipment and material at test sites.
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds. Work often involves prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, or stooping.
• Work is often performed outdoors exposing incumbent to all types of weather conditions

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Active Secret Required

Position is Part Time

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Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. (IAH), is a leading provider of global-scale logistics, facilities management, and advanced professional and technical services. IAH provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to U.S. and international government agencies, and organizations. As a world-class leader in providing seasoned program management, IAH leverages and integrates its capabilities to provide safe, innovative, and reliable solutions to meet customers' diverse and complex challenges.

Intrepid Acquisition Holdings, LLC. ("IAH" and/or "Company") and its affiliates, including but not limited to IAP World Services, Inc., Readiness Management Support L.C., JPATS Logistics Services, LLC., and subsidiaries is an EOE, including disability/vets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.