Junior Engineer or Scientist
Position Description:
SAFE Inc. has an opening for a Junior Engineer or Scientist to support research and development activities in the areas of mechanical test and analysis, aircraft structures analysis and test, fatigue crack growth, additive manufacturing using supersonic particle deposition (SPD) and failure analysis of metallic components.
Work Location:
USAF Academy, Colorado and Monument, Colorado
The ideal candidate:
- Takes pride in the high standards required of a world-class R&D organization
- Is detail-oriented
- Recognizes the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new skills
- Identifies and evaluates opportunities to improve capability through process and capital improvements
- Possess the professional acumen to efficiently operate in a facility shared by multiple organizations with unique priorities
- Effectively balances support for multiple concurrent programs
Responsibilities Include:
- Experience with mechanical testing of aerospace materials under static and dynamic loading conditions to ASTM standards including, but not limited to E8, E466, E647, and E399
- Inspection of part dimensions and tolerances using metrological best practices
- Failure analysis support including microscopy and metallurgical sample preparation
- Design of test specimens and test apparatus
- Creation of engineering drawings and coordination with manufacturing to complete fabrication
- Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments based on statistical techniques
- Providing structural analysis and design support
- Identifying critical uncertainties and the overall approach to address each uncertainty
- Developing, communicating, and executing test plans to demonstrate mechanical damage and corrosion resistance of air, land, and sea vehicles
- Defining and communicating scope of work and experimental intent, concluding on scientific work and sharing learnings with other groups
- Documenting work via reports, memorandums, and data sheets
- Working with external suppliers of raw materials, components, processes, and testing apparatus
- Maintaining awareness and control of intellectual property
Machinist
Position Description:
SAFE Inc. has an opening for a Machinist and Engineering Technician to support research and development activities in the areas of mechanical test and analysis, aircraft structures analysis and test, fatigue crack growth, additive manufacturing using supersonic particle deposition (SPD) and failure analysis of metallic components.
This is a full-time position. SAFE offers a full benefit package, including open PTO, a collaborative work environment, and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Work Location:
USAF Academy, Colorado (primary) and Monument, Colorado (secondary)
Compensation:
$20-$25/hr (hourly position)
The ideal candidate:
- Appreciates the flexibility and responsibility for planning and executing all phases of machining operations and the associated variety of tasks
- Takes pride in the high standards required of a world-class R&D organization
- Recognizes the importance of building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve capability through process and capital improvements
- Possess the professional acumen to efficiently operate in a facility shared by multiple organizations with unique priorities
- Effectively balance support for multiple concurrent programs
Responsibilities Include:
- Machining mechanical test specimens, test fixtures, and test support equipment from aerospace materials including aluminum, titanium, and high-strength steel
- Planning proposed and ongoing machining operations by studying engineering drawings, test plans, and material specifications to determine equipment requirements, tooling needs, and labor hours
- Reviewing engineering drawings for manufacturability and providing constructive feedback
- Regularly collaborating closely with engineers to determine efficient methods for meeting challenging machining requirements
- Developing and documenting new work processes
- Generating CNC toolpaths using Mastercam 2D and 3D
- Programming, setting up, verifying, operating, and troubleshooting a variety of automated and manual machining equipment to include:
- CNC mill
- CNC lathe
- Wire and plunge EDM
- Waterjet
- Surface grinder
- Inspecting and reporting part quality
- Maintaining safe operations by not only adhering to, but role-modeling best practice safety procedures
- Maintaining equipment by completing preventive maintenance; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs
- Engaging in professional development opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Providing daily succinct progress and outlook updates to project managers
Required Job Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Machining Technology
- Skilled at reading and interpreting engineering drawings and related technical data
- Adept at machine and tooling selection and determining feed rates for various metallic materials
- Proficient in programming and operating CNC and manual machining equipment
- Ability to prioritize, initiate, and drive projects to completion
- Committed attention to detail
- Ambition to research gaps in knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with engineers and independently to execute machining tasks
- Has the legal and ongoing authority
Desired Job Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to execute all phases of machining including planning, machine setup, operating, and inspecting
- Experience with heat treating
- Skilled programming experience with Mastercam 2D/3D
- Operational background in wire EDM, waterjet, surface grinder, and CMM
- Knowledgeable in machining metallic air, land, and sea vehicle materials such as 2XXX, 5XXX, 6XXX, and 7XXX series aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and high strength steel alloys
- Experience in designing, building, and testing prototypes
- Familiarity with SolidWorks
