Ballistics Technician

Element Materials Technology; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Element is seeking a Ballistics Technician in Wichita, KS to perform routine and non-routine ballistic testing, ensuring timely, accurate results under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing test materials, operating chronographs and high-speed cameras, and maintaining safety and documentation standards.

The role emphasizes strict adherence to safety protocols, meticulous record-keeping, and collaboration with engineers and QA to drive product development.

Qualifications

• Experience performing ballistic testing per NIJ 06 standards.
• Ability to prepare test materials safely.
• Proficient with data recording and reporting.
• Strong adherence to safety protocols.
• Physical ability to lift test materials and operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ballistic testing in accordance with NIJ 06 standards and other applicable specifications.
• Prepare and set up test materials, including ballistic gelatin, armor panels, and firearms.
• Operate and maintain ballistic test equipment, including chronographs, high-speed cameras, and data acquisition systems.
• Document and analyze test results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Ensure all testing activities follow safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and quality assurance teams to interpret results and support product development.
• Maintain detailed records and generate test reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in troubleshooting test failures and identifying potential improvements in test processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Job description

Ballistics Technician

Job Locations: US-KS-Wichita

ID: 2026-19667

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Ballistics technician to join our rapidly expanding team. As a member of the operations team, the Test Technician position performs a variety of routine and non-routine testing assignments within the department assigned and insures timely and accurate test results under direct supervision. The technician positions must be proficient in a number of core business skills including but not limited to compliance to established safety rules, code of conduct, and company policies and procedures.

Salary: $20- $25/hr. DOE

Responsibilities

• Conduct ballistic testing in accordance with NIJ 06 standards and other applicable specifications.
• Prepare and set up test materials, including ballistic gelatin, armor panels, and firearms.
• Operate and maintain ballistic test equipment, including chronographs, high-speed cameras, and data acquisition systems.
• Document and analyze test results, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Perform regular maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.
• Ensure all testing activities follow safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and quality assurance teams to interpret results and support product development.
• Maintain detailed records and generate test reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in troubleshooting test failures and identifying potential improvements in test processes.

Skills / Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to precision in testing procedures.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and adherence to testing standards.
• Physical ability to lift test materials and operate equipment safely.

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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