Composite Technician

Job Title

Composite Technician

Location

HAMPTON, VA 23681 US (Primary)

Category

General Laborer, Skilled Trade

Job Type

Full-Time

Compensation Minimum (USD)

28.00

Compensation Maximum (USD)

34.00

Education

High School / GED

Minimum Citizenship Status Required

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident or Non-Resident Alien

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a full time Composite Technician in the
Manufacturing Applications Branch (MAB) at NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC). We are
in search of a highly skilled and motivated individual to perform a role in aerospace composite
fabrication. This role is versatile, covering all facets of composite fabrication to include epoxy
resins, fiberglass and carbon fiber fabrication, bonded connections, and space flight assembly
practices. If you enjoy manufacturing one-of-a-kind hardware, working to tight tolerances,
strong focus on quality, extreme attention to detail, you are likely the candidate we are looking
for.

Primary Duties:

• Fabricate custom, composite hardware utilizing industry composite layup processes for manufacturing composite test articles and flight hardware.
• Experience with resins such as (West System, Loctite, Hysol), adhesives, impregnated materials (Carbon fiber, Kevlar, Fiberglass), dry Carbon Fiber, fiberglass and Kevlar, woven fabrics, resin in-fused systems, and Rohacell core /Hex Honeycomb core/Aluminum core.
• Experience with foam molds, release agents, Eastman Plycutters, cut and shape composite final parts, industrial woodshop tooling, vacuum bagging and pump systems bagging parts to be cured in ovens and autoclaves, and fabrication of advanced composite structures.
• Trims, drills, grind, sands, and finishes cured parts to specifications, using templates, fixtures, hand tools, power tools, and calipers, micrometers, and precision scales.
• Adherence to Foreign Object Debris (FOD) standards and complies with NASA regulations, customer requirements, and company specifications.
• Possess good communication skills both oral and written.
• Keen ability to read and understand detailed, manufacturing work orders, engineering process instructions and drawings.
• Able to perform tabbing and bonding following LaRC Polymeric (training will be provided for certification) to include respirator fit and surface preparation.
• Ability to pass STC and Government background check.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently and in group settings.

 

Preferred skills:

• Ability to use E2 software a plus along with computer skills for email and Microsoft Office.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and CAD programs.
• Autoclave experience preferred using and programming with “AVPro” software or
• similar software such as ASC and use of “Eurothem” oven cure programing

Job Requirements

 

• Candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently and in group settings.
• Ability to use E2 software a plus along with computer skills for email and Microsoft Office.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, overhead cranes.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications and CAD programs.
• Autoclave experience preferred using and programming with AVPro software or similar software such as ASC and use of Eurothem oven cure programing

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.