Job Description

At Commonwealth Technology Innovation (CTI), a Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) company, we develop customized mission-enabling solutions that seamlessly blend technology and tradecraft. We value collaboration, imagination and hands-on creativity and our employees come from diverse backgrounds, bringing a broad spectrum of technical experience to our team. We expect that you will apply your skills and shape this position based on your strengths and interests.

By joining CTI, your talents will build on the industry leading reputation we've earned over more than five decades. Beyond competitive salary and benefits, you will earn a sense of accomplishment by making meaningful contributions to our nation's top security priorities. CTI offers access to all the resources of our parent company HII while maintaining a small company feel across our operations concentrated in Northern Virginia. With some of the most comprehensive secure rapid prototyping facilities in the mid-Atlantic region including a full in-house machine shop, composite fabrication, finishing, electronics assembly and testing capabilities, you'll see the results of your ideas and designs as they quickly become finished products deployed worldwide.

CTI provides support to the Naval Research Lab (NRL) for their work in Plasma Physics Research and Development. This includes performing on-site experimental and theoretical research in support of the Laser Fusion Program that is sponsored by the Department of Energy as part of the Nation's Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) Program.

The candidate will be a CTI employee but will report daily to NRL on the Maryland side of the Potomac near the southernmost part of Washington DC. The candidate will support the Plasma Physics division performing the research and testing necessary to develop and advance pulsed power and plasma science applications in the categories of radiation hydrodynamics, laser plasma, space and laboratory plasmas, pulsed power physics, and directed energy physics. Applications include high power microwave (HPM), electromagnetic launchers (EML), and high-energy high-power systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintanence and operation of equipment for use in high-vacuum systems

• Maintenance and operation of equipment for mounting and positioning optics for research applications

• Fabrication, assembly and mounting of experimental apparatus on such generators

• Mechanical fabrication and maintenance using power and hand tools, water jets, 3D printers, lasers or CNC routers

• Assembly of wire harnesess and battery banks

• Logistical support including transportation coordination, pickup and delivery services

Essential Job Responsibilities

Performs a variety of duties in the electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical areas. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. Operates related equipment; conducts tests and reports data in prescribed format. Performs calibration and alignment checks; makes adjustments, modifications, and replacements as directed; prepares prescribed compounds and solutions. Exclude technicians working in production or quality assurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent relevant technical degree and three (3) years of related experience; OR

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years or more experience in maintaining and operating mechanical, opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment as well as fabricating, assembling, and mounting experimental apparatus on such equipment.

• Machine shop, forklift, and crane experience

• Able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with mechanical, opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment
• Experience with lasers, including the areas of optics, optoelectronics, and/or opto-mechanics
• Experience with maintenance of large vacuum systems and a familiarity with high voltage capacitor systems
• Ability to determine supply requirements and order and pickup materials required for efficient performance of work under the contract.
• Experience in drafting and machine tool operation

Physical Requirements

Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment. May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).