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Equipment Specialist (Direct Hire)
Langley Research Center · Posted 12 days ago
About the Role
The Research Directorate at Langley Research Center is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Specialist. Provides technical and mechanical support to tunnel operations, maintenance, machining, hardware fabrication and enhancement. Interfaces with/operates a vast array of tunnel systems including high-pressure air, combustible fuels, hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum, and electronic instrumentation for data acquisition and system control.
What You'll Do
- →Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised.
- →Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- →Demonstrates expert proficiency in major wind-tunnel test execution, model installation, and facility operations; prior or current operator certification for a major wind-tunnel facility is required.
- →Provides technical expertise as a machinist specializing in model fabrication to advise and guide customers on optimal model development and wind-tunnel interface requirements and to perform on-site, model-relevant fabrication and modifications.
- →Performs work of a broad scope in the design, buildup, adaptation, and modification of mechanical/electrical systems or component parts, which are part of complex experimental research tests.
- →Adheres to existing operational procedures, configuration mandates and Langley Research Center (LaRC) standards of facility operation and operation of experimental devices.
- →Accomplishes assembly, construction, installation, fabrication, maintenance, operation, repairs, and modification of research apparatus and test facilities.
- →Diagnoses problems with the test facilities and test articles.
- →Adheres to existing operational procedures, modifying and developing special procedures as required.
- →Maintains the facility Configuration Management Program documentation making drawing changes, procedure changes, facility resume changes, etc.
- →Adheres to existing LaRC Safety Standards and Regulations in the performance of assigned duties.
- →Aides in determining test procedures, evaluating test results and making necessary design adjustments.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 1c4acb2c-65b7-43ac-81a9-c280623dd830
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