Aleut Federal, LLC
Job Category: Technology
Requisition Number: MECHA001987
Posted: April 16, 2024
Schedule: Full Time
Location: United States Air Force Academy, CO 80840, USA
Estimated Equivalent Annual Salary: $80K
ABOUT ALEUT FEDERAL
At Aleut Federal, people are at the core of everything we do. We are an Alaskan Native-owned enterprise whose purpose is to support our “Shareholders,” the indigenous Unangax people of the Alaskan Aleutian Islands. We provide excellent service and quality to our Clients and engage in our local communities.
We care for our teammates through the provision of competitive benefits, mentorship, and coaching to provide growth opportunities. We support and encourage diversity, inclusion, and accountability at every level. The Aleut Federal motto is “We are One” because we truly believe that with one heart, mind, and purpose, we can build cohesive and effective teams to accomplish our missions.
POSITION SUMMARY
Aleut Information Technology is currently searching for a hands-on junior Mechanical Engineer with a desire to learn a variety of fabrication, test, and evaluation tools and use them to support USAFA cadet and research lab operations through 10 Sep 2024.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Applied Mechanical Lab (AML) Support
Provide support for AML cadet curricular laboratory exercises, cadet research, cadet design experiences, and non-cadet research. Assist the AML staff, the DFME faculty, and other contractors in the set-up, operation, and maintenance of equipment that may include safe setup and operational support of the following:
Mechanical and thermo-fluidic testing and demonstration equipment Mechanical and hydraulic test equipment to include load programming and data acquisition required to obtain material fatigue life, stress-strain, limit load, or ultimate load data Metallography and fractography equipment to examine fracture surfaces stereoscopically Mount and polish specimens and examine the prepared specimens in a scanning electron microscope - 3-D printer programming and operation
- Composite layup fabrication support
- Course Instruction Support
Assist in the department's core mission of undergraduate cadet education Support may include virtual online instruction, in-person instruction, and team teaching The contractor shall provide extra instruction to cadets in instructional topics on an as-needed basis under USAFA and DFME policies
- Topic Expertise
- Provide engineering expertise to guide cadets through course-based and independent research & design projects
- Support may include participation in cadet curricular design reviews and reviews of cadet research project status and products
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education – Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Experience
- 3 years of experience as a degreed engineer is desired
- Experienced in using a variety of mechanical test equipment
- Track record of executing direction as well as the ability to function independently
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, and teambuilding skills
- Skilled with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Experience working in a military environment with knowledge of rank, protocol, and culture is desired
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pass pre-employment background screening
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