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SA-TECH is actively pursuing the Contract Support Services (CSS) contract in support of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and their Prototyping, Instrumentation, & Experimentation (PIE) Department’s Aircraft Prototype Systems Division (APSD) located at Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, MD.
The following job description is for an anticipated employment opportunity on the new CSS contract, which will be replacing APSD. By submitting your resume, you are indicating your interest in potentially joining the SA-TECH team on the program, should we win the award.
Position Type: Contingent Upon Award: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Work Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD (#APSD)
Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in weapons system test and evaluation, research and development, prototype development and certification; range operations and maintenance (O facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a rapidly growing cybersecurity business. Our decades-long heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we have earned a standout reputation for expertly developing our employees while providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results to achieve complete customer satisfaction.
SA-TECH is currently looking for a Machinist IIIto join our APSD-CSS team to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
Typical Duties:
- Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments, including precision instrument makers that fabricate, modify, or repair mechanical instruments.
- May also fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
- Manufactures parts and items of equipment from raw stock of different kinds of metals, metal alloys and other materials, using machine tools and precision handwork.
- Sets up and operates most types of conventional machine tools such as lathes; vertical and horizontal boring mills; bench, plain, or universal milling machines; shapers; planers; internal and external grinders; thread grinders; and radial drills.
- Frequently uses of a variety of auxiliary machine tool attachments such as rotary vises, dividing heads, taper attachments, magnetic chucks, vertical milling heads, tapping attachments, rotary tables and others.
Work Conditions:
- Work will be performed in enclosed buildings for the most part.
- Work will include sitting, standing, walking, lifting and reaching.
- Work involves interaction, coordination and collaboration with others in an office environment while maintaining professional etiquette.
Education/Experience/Skills:
- High School diploma or equivalent required (no substitutions allowed).
- In addition to the educational requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of experience performing the stated functions is also required.
- Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
- U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to startdate and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
- All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver’s Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
NOTICE:All APSD Incumbents
SA-TECH’s retention practices have evolved over the past 35 years of DoD service and have served us extremely well as we continue to support many highly relevant DoD contracts. We understand it is imperative that we retain and nurture well-established APSD personnel, developing them professionally in an environment that fosters growth as well as loyalty to the customer, the project and the team. SA-TECH has established unprecedented standards of teamwork and performance ready to support the ongoing APSD mission. As a result, we are reaching out to APSD incumbent employees to join the SA-TECH team as we prepare to be the successor to the APSD-CSS program.
APSD is the principal center of expertise in the design, development, fabrication, installation, integration, and airworthiness certification for aircraft modifications, aircraft components, and mission systems and supports all phases and scales of Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and other Government agency requirements, from initial experimentation and demonstrations, system prototyping, and urgent rapid response, through to major fleet upgrade programs and production support activities.
APSD’s artisans, engineers, project and support staff, and design/manufacturing equipment are housed in 60,000 square feet of engineering and shop facilities and 90,000 square feet of installation facilities at the Aircraft Prototype Facility (APF) at the Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, MD. APSD provides the people, processes, technologies, infrastructure, facilities, tooling, skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to develop aircraft integration designs and certify critical airworthiness artifacts, engineering data, and technical data packages with associated manufacturing and installation activities for programs and activities as part of the prototype maturation process leading up to low-rate initial production. This includes project management, systems engineering, research and analysis, electrical/electronic engineering, mechanical/structural engineering, reverse engineering, airworthiness analysis and documentation, mechanical and electrical fabrication, and flight certification coordination in support of the installation of these tests, systems, and capabilities into military and commercial derivative aircraft.
Working at SA-TECH:
As a highly regarded DoD employer since 1989, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a team environment, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and to providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.
SA-TECH provides employees with:
- Employee Recognition
- Above-Average Compensation
- Competitive Employee Benefits
- Continuous Training and Professional Development
- Ample Career Advancement Opportunities
Highlights of SA-TECH’s employee benefits include:
- Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
- Dental plan with orthodontics for children
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Long-Term Disability
- Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Sick leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off options
SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
