Modeling and Fabrication Technician (Security Clearance Needed)

Modeling and Fabrication Technician (Security Clearance Needed)

Job Category: Professional Engineering

Requisition Number: MODEL

• Posted: July 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range: $81,348.80 USD to $135,865.60 USD

Location

Chantilly, Chantilly, VA, USA

Description

The Modeling and Fabrication Technician is responsible for physical design, testing, and documentation responsibilities in the development of new structures and support of existing systems for GCI custom communication systems and electronic devices. Design work will include the design of precision mechanisms and complex assemblies that include machined, additive and subtractive fabrication, circuit boards, low and high voltage wiring, and custom radio frequency support components.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within cross-functional teams to support the design and development of systems that contain both off-the-shelf and custom-developed equipment.
• Design, prototype, test, and troubleshoot new and existing designs.
• Contribute to the development of specifications for new system designs.
• Develop and execute test protocols for both informal and formal design testing.
• Design, build, and test manufacturing test fixtures to support production of new systems.
• Prepare assembly and test procedures for new hardware designs.
• Build prototypes and perform light assembly of production systems.
• Interact with outside vendors to source parts.

Experience and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in CAD, 3D Modeling, or Precision Drafting.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated CAD experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the design of rack-based systems desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of GD&T tolerancing practices preferred.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing technologies including machining, molding, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, integrate and validate designs preferred.
• Knowledge of wireless technology, digital/analog communications, or RF.
• Experience with Test Automation and Continuous Integration.

Physical Demands

This job frequently requires the individual to use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls in a light-production shop facility with professional manufacturing equipment.

Travel

GCI’s systems are distributed regionally throughout the contiguous United States (CONUS), and require quarterly updates to software systems, and occasionally hardware, as well. The successful candidate is able to travel at least four times a year to CONUS sites for two (2) to four (4) days to perform the scheduled maintenance.

Clearance Requirements

A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires the ability to achieve and maintain an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. GCI will work with the candidate to transfer their clearance, or sponsor them for a Secret, followed by a Top Secret clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veteran

Education

Associate of Science or better.

Experience

1. 5 years: Demonstrated skills related experience.
2. 2 years: Work related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.