Requisition Number: 11581
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
Job Description
HII is seeking a qualified candidate for an X-Ray/Microscope Technician position. The ideal candidate will have a background in operating micro-focus CT and 2D X-ray machines as well as basic micro-focus x-ray machine maintenance. Photo mosaic microscope operation and microscope maintenance a plus.
This individual will work closely with the engineering team to provide x-ray data and mosaic microscope photos to support project objectives. The individual must work well in a team environment, but also manage individual tasks. The individual will also work directly with Customers to understand requirements to meet customer expectations.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Technical
Safe operation of X-ray systems consisting of a 450kV and 225kV x-ray source- protecting personnel and the customer equipment.
Perform maintenance activities on customer equipment per instructions and direction of a senior technician
Daily interaction with customers to understand needs and requirements
Perform reduction and reconstruction of data to build 3-D representations
Present data to customers in required formats
Keep records of developed techniques, maintenance processes and procedures
Learn new skills and software capabilities as new equipment is acquired or as customer requirements change
Ability to identify electronics components as well as printed circuit board components/architectures
Non-technical
Perform various tasks as needed
Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs, climb stairs, bend, kneel, twist and reach.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (SCI eligible)
Skills
Solid technical background in Industry CT & X-Ray
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good judgement and strong work ethic
Able to take direction as needed and work independently as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 6 years related experience or High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years related experience.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with micro-focus and 2D x-ray of electronic components and processing x-ray results
Experience with 3D CAD modeling software a plus
Experience with software tools for x-ray imaging and processing (NSI efX applications, Nikon CT Pro applications, Volume Graphics VG Studio Max, ImageJ)
Ability to identify electronics components as well as printed circuit board components/architectures
Familiarity with a Leica dual axis microscope LAS X software (applications Suite X)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting results
TS/SCI Clearance Preferred
Physical Requirements
May require working in an industrial or shipboard environment. Normally not required to lift more than 40 pounds higher than three feet above feet/floor level. May encounter extremes of temperature, pollution, humidity, noise, and other environmental factors while collecting data, observing performance of task teams.
This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace. Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.
HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and survivable naval ships ever built, to unmanned systems, ISR and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a networked, all-domain force. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information, please visit: hii.com.
HII is an Equal Opportunity/Vets and Disabled Employer. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
