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Laser tracker equipment will be utilized for the fabrication and verification of composite tooling, part dimensions, and vehicle assembly. The candidate must be a team player, flexible, detail oriented, and a problem solver.\nCategory: Engineering\nLocation: Mojave, CA\nCitizenship Required: United States Citizenship\nClearance Type: None\nSchedule: 9/80 Work Schedule\nRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available\nBenefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching\nSummary:\nFounded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 40-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.\nDuties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:\nUtilizing laser tracker with Polyworks or Verisurf for tool and part verification.\nUtilizing laser scanners and associated software to reverse engineer into CAD.\nUsing CAD software to create tool and fixture models.\nUsing CAM software to generate toolpaths for CNC machines.\nOperating CNC machines to support tool and part manufacturing.\nInteracting with engineers to advise on best use of department technology.\nRequired Skills/Abilities: \nGood verbal and written communication skills. \nGood interpersonal and customer service skills.\nGreat organizational skills and attention to detail.\nGreat time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.\nAbility to work autonomously, as well as in a team setting.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.\nProficiency in Siemens NX, preferred.\nProficiency with Polyworks or Verisurf and experience with laser trackers and scanners, preferred.\nExperience in programming and operating CNC machines (CMS, Onsrud, etc.), preferred.\nExperience with composite tooling and fabrication, preferred. \nEducation and Experience:\nHigh School Diploma or equivalent. \nExperience in 3D CAD software\nExperience utilizing laser trackers for part and assembly verification\nAbility to obtain and maintain DoD clearance\nEssential Job Functions:\nOccasional lifting 50+ lbs.\nMust have sufficient agility to work in the interior of an aircraft structure. Will need to bend, stoop, squat, and/or kneel to occasionally work in cramped, tiring, and uncomfortable positions.\nAbility to work overhead for prolonged periods of time including lifting up to 10-15 pounds.\nStanding 95% of the day, sometimes 8.5 - 12 hours per day.\nRequired to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for an assigned task.\nWork with composite materials such as epoxy resin systems, fiberglass, carbon fiber, and foam/core products. 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