Bowhead is looking for an Engineering Technician. The Technician will be integrated into a team of technicians and engineers and may be cross-trained on multiple fabrication methods, but will be the lead technical support in filament winding operations. Duties will include:

• Fabrication of traditional and novel laminate composite architectures using filament winding and mechanical characterization using ASTM methods
• Supporting other engineers in completion of larger tasks, and therefore, must be willing adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Developing an enhanced capability on ARL's custom filament winding tool to increase resin types applied.

• Experience in filament winding and manufacture experience in an ISO fabrication facility. Options may include developing custom solutions for applying thermoplastics, thermosets, and tape-preg fiber lay-up in various orientations.
• Familiarity with ASTM and mil-spec characterization of materials, be familiar with processing, such as resin transfer molding (RTM), vacuum assisted RTM (VARTM), and autoclave methods of consolidation.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of resin chemistry, interfacial properties of composites, and laminate theory.
• Specific knowledge of composite materials, composite fabrication methods, mechanical testing and evaluation of composites.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the SECRET level.

2-3 years of experience in filament winding and research in composites manufacturing or a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience.

Candidates must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements.

All post-secondary education listed on a Candidate’s application and resume must be verifiable, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded. Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree.

UICTS/Bowhead will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes. The applicant's job offer may be contingent upon this driving record check. The driving record check will include review of any appropriate state records based on the employee's application and resume. If driving is required for the position and the applicant does not have a valid driver's license, or has a driving record that meets or exceeds the criteria listed under the Unacceptable Status, the applicant will not be hired.

We are an EOE/M/F/V/D Employer.