Mechanical Technician

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is a trusted provider of specialized capabilities to priority programs within the defense and intelligence communities, delivering scientific, engineering, technical, operational support and training services. Darkblade strives to be a business that puts people first: clients, colleagues, employees, and teammates. Our cleared personnel are experts in the operationalization and deployment of new and emerging technologies.

We are looking for a Mechanical Technician to support the replication, exploitation, and analysis of commercial threats program. This program provides engineering support to counter growing multi- and cross-domain threats and protect U.S. forces around the world from commercial threats. You will leverage experience with fabrication, integration, and assembly to develop working prototypes that support evolving mission sets.

• Perform fabrication, integration, and assembly activities associated with prototype development.
• Determine the appropriate fabrication equipment or method based on requirements.
• Perform fabrication, modification, and installation of mechanical components and subsystems.
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
• Perform complex set-up and machining operations, on various machine tools such as vertical mills, lathes, drill press, multiple spindle drills and riveting machines.

OPERATING HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

• This position operates on a standard 8 hour schedule 9 - 5 pm Monday - Friday.

TRAVEL:

• N/A

CLEARANCE:

• Current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

EDUCATION:

• MA/MS and 5yrs experience, or;
• BA/BS in Computer Engineering or related field and 7 years of experience.

CERTIFICATION(S): 

• N/A

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• SolidWorks / CREO CAD experience.
• CAD/ CAM Software experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing quality assurance processes
• Skilled in the use of measuring tools and test instruments.
• Experience in using electrical and manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Possess an understanding of methods used to produce fabricated parts.
• Skilled in the use of sheet metal and machine tools such as shears, breaks, saws, milling machines, welding machines, and lathes.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CNC Programming
• CAD/ CAM Software experience
• Experience in TIG and MIG welding
• D1.1, D1.2.1, and D17.1 Welding Certifications

Darkblade Systems, a CIS Secure company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.