Pay Range: $35/hr – $50/hr, the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k).
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Work Schedule: 9×80 A

Job Description:

• Seeking a Wind Tunnel Model Mechanical Technician 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
• This position is with a Research and Development/Test organization providing unique and challenging tasks.
• The selected candidate performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical engineers in the development of mechanical and engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, assemblies and components.
• Drafts detailed drawings for fabrication.
• Devices, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies.
• Sets up and tests complete prototype units and subassemblies under operational conditions.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• The individuals chosen for this requirement will be assembling wind tunnel models.
• They will need assembly and technician skills but will be working closely with senior technicians and will get on the job training.
• They will be doing close tolerance work so patience and the ability to listen and take directions are important.
• The individuals may also be asked to support offsite wind tunnel model tests.
• Perform the advanced fabrication, assembly, inspection and installation of all types of research Wind Tunnel Models.
• Operates related equipment including Mills, Lathes, Saws and Hand Tools.
• Understands the instrumentation requirements of complex aerodynamic shapes and flow systems.
• Works from complex blueprints, rough sketches, loft lines, preliminary pre-release drawings, verbal instructions and other engineering information.
• Requires proficiency in working with wood, metal, plastic, and composite materials.
• Must have a complete acquaintance with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job, and their practical applications to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
• No instructions needed on routine work, and general instructions given on new lines of work or special assignments.
• Acts with limited supervision.