Prototype Engineering Technician
ALTEN Technology USA, Moorpark, CA, United States
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
The Prototype Engineering Technician will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advanced unmanned systems to develop solutions for a variety of defense and commercial applications. This will include contributing to the development, build, integration, and maintenance of these systems with a particular emphasis on composite fabrication and assembly.
Position Responsibilities
Conducts mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems
Performs composite layup operations including wet layup, prepreg, and out-of-autoclave processes for prototype structural components
Fabricates composite tooling including molds, caul plates, and layup fixtures to support prototype builds
Executes cure cycles, post‑cure operations, and dimensional inspection of composite parts
Performs composite bonding and secondary assembly operations using aerospace‑grade adhesives
Operates and maintains shop equipment and tools (hand tools, power tools, solder irons, manual lathe and mills, 3D printers, composite cutting and trimming equipment, etc.)
Meets scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones
Attends project meetings to discuss project schedule, design, hardware status, and other critical information
Effectively documents important processes and build techniques, including composite layup procedures and cure cycle records, for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals
Builds low volume assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle
Ensures that laboratory, composite fabrication areas, and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school
3+ years of technical experience with emphasis in composites fabrication, machining, rapid prototyping, and electronics
Hands‑on experience with composite fabrication methods including wet layup, prepreg, and bonded assembly
Familiarity with composite inspection and repair techniques including visual and basic NDI methods
Requires general proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
Demonstrated familiarity with aircraft and/or Remote Control (R/C) experience
Good understanding of using machine shop tools and shows proficiency with these systems
Experience with building fixtures, tools, and parts or electrical devices
Good understanding of build/assembly documentation development including composite process documentation
In‑depth knowledge, including repair and test, in at least one area: Composites, Fabrication, Mechanics, Electronics
Maintains a high level of work practice and ensures all safety guidelines and policies are met, including composite material handling and PPE requirements
Requires local/domestic travel (both driving and flying) to test site locations and participating in development testing
Must have a valid Driver’s license and clean driving record
Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends and some holidays and in field test environments
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Higher education and welding certifications are desired
Experience with prepreg materials and autoclave or oven cure processes is desired
Familiarity with composite‑specific standards and process specifications (e.g., ASTM D3039, Nadcap composite processing) desired
Experience with 3D modeling and programming software (such as SolidWorks/SURFCAM) desired
Exposure to 3D additive manufacturing technology desired
Skills as a machinist and with GD&T desired
Demonstrates competency in interpreting instructions given by engineering team (verbal or written), asking for clarity where needed, and updating or generation of documentation, which could include drawings, layup procedures, and cure cycle records
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Salary Range: $80,000-90,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Note:
Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
The Prototype Engineering Technician will have the opportunity to work on a variety of advanced unmanned systems to develop solutions for a variety of defense and commercial applications. This will include contributing to the development, build, integration, and maintenance of these systems with a particular emphasis on composite fabrication and assembly.
Position Responsibilities
Conducts mechanical, electrical, and composite fabrication support, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of integrated systems
Performs composite layup operations including wet layup, prepreg, and out-of-autoclave processes for prototype structural components
Fabricates composite tooling including molds, caul plates, and layup fixtures to support prototype builds
Executes cure cycles, post‑cure operations, and dimensional inspection of composite parts
Performs composite bonding and secondary assembly operations using aerospace‑grade adhesives
Operates and maintains shop equipment and tools (hand tools, power tools, solder irons, manual lathe and mills, 3D printers, composite cutting and trimming equipment, etc.)
Meets scheduled timelines and, in some cases, aggressive deadlines to have hardware ready for project milestones
Attends project meetings to discuss project schedule, design, hardware status, and other critical information
Effectively documents important processes and build techniques, including composite layup procedures and cure cycle records, for successful readiness of equipment and transition of responsibilities to other individuals
Builds low volume assemblies in the prototype phase of product lifecycle
Ensures that laboratory, composite fabrication areas, and machine shop areas and equipment are safe, clean, in good working order, and organized for all engineering staff to efficiently work
Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent and/or equivalent certificate from a technical school
3+ years of technical experience with emphasis in composites fabrication, machining, rapid prototyping, and electronics
Hands‑on experience with composite fabrication methods including wet layup, prepreg, and bonded assembly
Familiarity with composite inspection and repair techniques including visual and basic NDI methods
Requires general proficiency with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
Demonstrated familiarity with aircraft and/or Remote Control (R/C) experience
Good understanding of using machine shop tools and shows proficiency with these systems
Experience with building fixtures, tools, and parts or electrical devices
Good understanding of build/assembly documentation development including composite process documentation
In‑depth knowledge, including repair and test, in at least one area: Composites, Fabrication, Mechanics, Electronics
Maintains a high level of work practice and ensures all safety guidelines and policies are met, including composite material handling and PPE requirements
Requires local/domestic travel (both driving and flying) to test site locations and participating in development testing
Must have a valid Driver’s license and clean driving record
Periods of development may require long irregular hours around deadlines, weekends and some holidays and in field test environments
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
Higher education and welding certifications are desired
Experience with prepreg materials and autoclave or oven cure processes is desired
Familiarity with composite‑specific standards and process specifications (e.g., ASTM D3039, Nadcap composite processing) desired
Experience with 3D modeling and programming software (such as SolidWorks/SURFCAM) desired
Exposure to 3D additive manufacturing technology desired
Skills as a machinist and with GD&T desired
Demonstrates competency in interpreting instructions given by engineering team (verbal or written), asking for clarity where needed, and updating or generation of documentation, which could include drawings, layup procedures, and cure cycle records
Able to excel in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Has effective problem‑solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Salary Range: $80,000-90,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Note:
Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.
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