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Research Innovations

Production Technician, Lab

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

S. security clearance Employment type: Full Time Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking ... You will also be expected to assist the lab manager with daily tasks and responsibilities. You will ...

Research Innovations

Production Technician, Lab

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

S. security clearance Employment type: Full Time Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking ... You will also be expected to assist the lab manager with daily tasks and responsibilities. You will ...

Research Innovations

Production Technician, Lab

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

S. security clearance Employment type: Full Time Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking ... You will also be expected to assist the lab manager with daily tasks and responsibilities. You will ...

AGR LLC

Geotechnical Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... research across multiple focus areas--including pavements, scour, bridge foundations, and corrosion ... materials. * Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, safety compliance, and ...

AGR LLC

Geotechnical Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... research across multiple focus areas--including pavements, scour, bridge foundations, and corrosion ... materials. * Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, safety compliance, and ...

Twenty8 Technology, LLC

Geotechnical Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... research across multiple focus areas--including pavements, scour, bridge foundations, and corrosion ... materials. * Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, safety compliance, and ...

Bbch

Estimator

Washington, DC · On-site

$120 - $130/hr

... corrosion mitigation, and other specialty restoration scopes. CSI-DC is a growing leader in ... Ability to review/research historical data and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and ...

Bristol Bay Shared Services LLC

Estimator

Washington, DC · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

... corrosion mitigation, and other specialty restoration scopes. CSI-DC is a growing leader in ... Ability to review/research historical data and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Corrosion Research vs Assistant Materials Testing?

AspectAssistant Corrosion ResearchAssistant Materials Testing
Required CredentialsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related fieldAssociate's or Bachelor's in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, field sitesLaboratories, testing labs, industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, aerospace, oil & gas, manufacturingManufacturing plants, quality control labs, industrial sectors
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Both Assistant Corrosion Research and Assistant Materials Testing roles require similar educational backgrounds and work environments. While corrosion research focuses on studying and preventing material degradation, materials testing involves evaluating material properties for quality assurance. These roles often overlap in industries like manufacturing, aerospace, and oil & gas, with professionals collaborating to ensure material durability and safety.

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Production Technician, Lab

Research Innovations

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$20.25 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Build and inspect high-reliability cable assemblies, including MIL Spec connectors, RF cabling, and integrated data cables, ensuring adherence to standards.

  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams in the lab to prototype and produce hardware, supporting the transition from prototypes to field-ready units.

  • Troubleshoot assembly failures, conduct product testing for quality verification, and assist in maintaining lab operations and safety procedures.

Job description

Position Title: Production Technician 

Location: Alexandria

Clearance Requirement: Candidate must have the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance

Employment type: Full Time

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally improves the world. We build advanced software solutions for government and military missions, applying agile development and user-centered design to solve complex, mission-critical problems.

RII is seeking an experienced Production Technician to join our SIGINT/EW team. We need a hands-on specialist with experience in the aerospace or defense industry who understands military standards and ruggedization. You will work directly in the lab alongside our engineering leads to prototype and produce hardware that solves unique and challenging problems. You will also be expected to assist the lab manager with daily tasks and responsibilities. 

You will be expected to support high-stakes manufacturing processes and uphold strict quality controls to support one of RII's most successful core values: Get s#it done.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

 Complex Cable & Harness Assembly:

  • Build and inspect high-reliability cable assemblies, including MIL Spec connectors, RF cabling, and integrated data cables, ensuring strict adherence to applicable standards.

  • Perform shield termination on RF cables and verify continuity and isolation to prevent signal interference.

  • Execute water and dust proofing techniques for cable assemblies to ensure durability in harsh environments.

      Lab Collaboration & Production:

  • Collaborate daily in the lab with engineering and design teams to bridge the gap between initial prototypes and field-ready units.

  • Contribute to the ruggedization of sensitive hardware, ensuring components can withstand specific applications such as impact, heat, or salt water.

  • Assist in tracking incoming inventory and sourcing integration pieces to keep lab operations running smoothly.

      Quality Assurance & Standards:

  • Troubleshoot failures in assemblies and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

  • Conduct product testing to verify manufacturing quality, ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards.

  • Assist manage daily operations of the hardware development and prototyping lab environment.

  • Assist maintain organized workspaces, tools, equipment, and test areas to support engineering productivity.

  • Assist develop and enforce lab safety procedures, security protocols, and operational best practices.

  • Assist ensure lab readiness to support rapid prototyping, integration, and testing activities.

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

  • Must have prior experience in Aerospace, Defense, Military Avionics, or Satellite/UAV manufacturing.

  • Experience in manufacturing small form factor electronics or cable assembly.

  • Strong familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD), ruggedization processes, and environmental protection (waterproofing, corrosion resistance).

  • Demonstrated ability to build complex wire harnesses and terminate RF connectors.

EVEN BETTER

  • A US security clearance.

  • Current or prior certification in IPC-J-STD-001 (Soldering) and IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Cable & Wire Harness).

  • Experience with a variety of prototyping equipment including 3D printing and Laser cutting.

  • Understanding of different materials and coatings for specific applications, such as impact or salt water corrosion.

  • Background in high reliability/low volume environments.

#LI-TC1

At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
 
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
 
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community ambassadors and regular community events.
 
Research Innovations Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.